My sister -in -law, a medical doctor with a phd in micro biology says that there are so many strains of flu out there by the time the vaccine is developed and distributed the strains the vaccine was designed for have mutated. On the off chance it has a strain thats still out there she says elderly and health compromised. But if you 're healthy - no need.

When I was in the military, I didn't have a choice regarding the shot. It was always a 50-50 chance I got the flu anyway.

I've been retired now for over 4 years. I haven't had a flu shot since. Incidentally, I haven't had the flu either. Coincidence? I will never get another flu shot. Just my .02

Even if only 30 percent of the population get vaccinated it will slow the spread. The shot only protects against the 3 worst types circulating that year. Many people still get other types of flu and conclude the shot doesn't work. A co-worker of mine got the real thing last year and ended up spending a few days in the hospital. I always get mine.

They were recently offering $3000.00 around here for volunteers to take the shot ! Remind you of the Tuskegee syphilis study???
Trust the Government? NEVER !

In my region 30% have been vaccinated. 20% of those who died from the flu (reportedly) had been vaccinated for it. A big portion of those who die from the flu have other complications - diabetes, heart condition, obesity.

Personally, mercury and aluminum aside, I think it's probably a wash for the general public. The mercury and aluminum keep me away. And, a few years ago a very good friend of mine's son, 15 and healthy, got a flu shot and his immune system collapsed about a week later. After 25 days on a ventilator they pulled the plug and let him pass. I helped bury the child. If forever changed me and forced me to reevaluate these vaccines.

I wish you the best of luck whatever your choice.

While my immune system is not compromised, it still kind of sucks. So I get flu vaccine most years. Only once did it fail to keep me out of trouble. This year I was too busy to go get one. So, I have mostly been avoiding other human contact. It works but kind of sucks, and I spend a lot of time washing my hands. If you have immune system problems or will be spending time with people who do then it makes sense to reduce the odds of getting into trouble. Also, wash your hands..

The probability of getting some form of Flu virus is much higher now than it has been in the past. As mixed as I am about getting a gov't shot, I think getting the flu is worse. Over half this country doesn't read the news. They probably don't know what the flu is. OR, they won't spend the $30 to get the shot (I'm sure ObamaCare will make it free).
So long as there is no mind altering effects, I think it's worth getting it.
I usually get my shot in Sept/Oct, and I've never once had an urge to vote for a liberal. Although, I appear to keep electing dumba5zes. I don't think that's from the shot. :-)

Maybe they know not every one will take the suggestion, so they don't prepare doses for everyone.

I'm not knowledgeable about the science behind flu vaccination, but I know the scientific consensus is it prevents the flu without any significant costs. I get it every fall.

If the suggestion comes from government, I automatically distrust it, particularly if they feel they have to advertise it.

I suppose the #'s of shots available reflect historical knowledge that total vaccination doesn't happen.

Oh, and I should add of course that obviously the total population shouldn't get the flu shot, for various reasons. But even factoring that in, I'm just not sure the vaccine available would really be enough. Maybe I'm wrong.