I have never taken a flu shot and I’m not starting now.
I have always felt that way since I saw my mother regularly get the shot and get sick.
However I am over 80 now and am threatened by 2 potential fatal ailments. I just don't think I can fight off the flu, so I got my first shot about 3 years ago and had no side effects
. This year a friend got the senior flu shot and was confined to bed the next day because of a reaction. I got that senior flu shot about a month ago and had no adverse effects.
My opinion is if you feel up to fighting off the flu I would skip the shot, but if you feel the flu might bring you down because of other health issues , you might consider taking a chance and get a flu shot. - Tom