[American in Israel]

It was an article from a hospital doctor that quoted the correlation of a higher infection rate with people who had this years flu shot.

Also Italy this summer had a mandatory vaccination drive for all citizens as I quoted.

As a third issue of depressed immune function for a period of time after flu vaccination is a well known side effect. It may be better to take greater precautions if you have had a flu vaccination within 30 days.

As a forth issue, warnings have been given that those with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to serious adverse reactions to COVID.

As to it being “foolish gossip” obviously you have a strong bias. Do as you please, I was hoping for further information, not trying to insult your belief structure.

Good luck, hope it misses you and your household.

[higgmeister]

Let me get this straight. You are saying that the ordinary average citizen is less likely to get CV-19 if they haven't had the Flu Shot. Nothing you have written supports that at all. It seems that your claim about mandatory flu shots in Italy is not correct.

This article was dated, 23 January 2020 14:36 CET+01:00 on a local Italian

Flu outbreak in Italy peaking as half a million people struck down in a week

Flu vaccines are recommended by the Italian health ministry for adults and children with certain health conditions, anyone aged over 65, and pregnant women due to the increased risk of serious complications caused by the virus, the ministry stated.

[higgmeister]

Also if they had to hold a "Drive", it's not mandatory.   I have sense enough to know that every Italian has a personal health record with vaccinations documented.   If it was mandatory the laggards would have been rounded up and forced to take the vaccine.