[Sergio]

My personal experience has been that in a 9 year period, I received the flu shot 9 times, and got the flu 7 times. In the 13 years since, I haven't gotten a single flu shot and have only gotten the flu twice.

Of course, your mileage may vary.

Best Regards

Sergio

[CzarNicky]

My dad says he was never sicker from the flu than when he got a flu shot.

[OldFriend]

My mileage. Am 68 yrs. old have never gotten a flu shot and had the flu once.

[TheOracleAtLilac]

During flu season - wash your hands many times/day & avoid touching face = no flu.

[69ConvertibleFirebird]

My personal experience has been that in a 9 year period, I received the flu shot 9 times, and got the flu 7 times. In the 13 years since, I haven't gotten a single flu shot and have only gotten the flu twice.

You should apply for a $1 million/year research grant to keep up your study. That's how the liberals make a killing teaching. As a bonus, then there will be three studies regarding flu vaccines...

[mtbopfuyn]

I agree. Have had one flu shot about 6 years ago and that was only because it was free and a drive thru. I can't remember the last time I had the flu - perhaps '92.

[Judith Anne]

I've never had a flu shot, had a mild case last winter. Hub got the shot (free) and got flu + pneumonia.

[docbnj]

Individual experiences make good anecdotes, but poor statistics.

So, to improve our statistical base in this discussion, I will report that for the last ten years I have had a flu shot each year, and have not had the flu in that time. Before then, I got the flu about every fourth year, with one very severe case in 1975, which had aftereffects lasting about five months. A real, strong case of the flu can be a disaster. Some cases are fatal.

The shots are cheap. I would take them even if they were only 20% effective.

[HonestConservative]

Similar experience.

Was pressured by a collegue to get a flu shot, even though I am considered immune compromised.

Guess what?

Haven't gotten a shot since and will not.