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In reply to the discussion: Fewer than half in USA get flu shots, CDC says ~ USA Today [View all]uppityperson
(115,681 posts)85. Which is why you get one every year, to protect against the strains they think will
most likely be coming around. Typically the flu shot protects against 60-80% of the strains, this yr it protected against 23% but better partial protection than none.
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"All persons aged 6 months > are recommended for annual vaccination, with rare exception." ~ CDC
mzmolly
Feb 2015
#13
Lots of half-wits predicate their healthcare on post-hoc-ergo-prompter-hoc.
LanternWaste
Feb 2015
#68
I certainly do not criticize anyone for decisions they make about their own health.
cwydro
Feb 2015
#50
I don't see the problem. If someone wants to get the shot, then they have nothing to worry about
sabrina 1
Feb 2015
#53
Also many don't even think about it. I get mine because I see the doctor every 3 months and they
jwirr
Feb 2015
#27
Which is why you get one every year, to protect against the strains they think will
uppityperson
Feb 2015
#85
The flu vaccine is generally mandated for health workers and those who care for the elderly
LeftishBrit
Feb 2015
#17
The difference is in the risks/benefits themselves, not in whether one is 'allowed' to weigh them
LeftishBrit
Feb 2015
#40
Firstly, if people have medical reasons for not being vaccinated, then of course they should not be
LeftishBrit
Feb 2015
#97
My husband and I get flu shots every year. My sister did not and got the flu that became pneumonia.
appleannie1
Feb 2015
#33
Thanks for posting this. I got one + for pneumonia. I have a friend that almost
RKP5637
Feb 2015
#46
FWIW - the ones I really pushed to get a flu shot this year are the two adult kids
hedgehog
Feb 2015
#67
I would but allergic to eggs and the non egg vaccine has not been on the market long.
dilby
Feb 2015
#81
More: Senior CDC Scientist and Whistleblower Dr. William W. Thompson on Thimerosal & Pregnant Women
proverbialwisdom
Feb 2015
#98