Three flu myths -- BUSTED!

By Evening Express staff

updated 12:07 PM EST, Thu January 10, 2013

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Three flu myths -- BUSTED!

You know the feeling: the chills, headache, a fever. It's flu season and it could the worst one in a decade.

While the flu is spreading fast so is misinformation. Are you worried about sending your kids to school or sending them back to play sports?

Pediatrician Wendy Sue Swanson busts three flu myths in the video above.

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