A nurse who frequently posts anti-vaccine images shared a post that falsely claims that healthy eating, exercise, prayer, and vitamin D are alternatives to getting the flu shot.
Recommendation: Messaging may emphasize that while diet, exercise, and meditation or prayer are important for physical and mental well-being, they do not protect against the flu. Consider countering misinformation about the effectiveness of vitamin D supplements by explaining there is no evidence that it can effectively prevent the disease and that the flu shot is the most effective way to protect yourself and others. Fact Checking Source(s):