re: Effectiveness of the Flu Vaccine

Thats very strange

For the last 6 years my family has got the shot and as of yet no flu in that time. Certainly lucky we have not gotten a strain not included in that years shot. (knocks on wood)

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Well in my house, 100% of the people who got the flu shot (my wife and daughter) got the flu. Conversely, 100% of the people who did not get the flu shot (me) did not get the flu

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I don't get flu shots and haven't had the flu in 15 years due to a change in my personal habits. When I am in public during flu season I never touch my nose or my eyes until I can get home and wash my hands.

Lucy must take a flu shot every year since she works at the Hospital. She has had the flu several times despite the shot. When she comes down with it I simply sleep upstairs and avoid touching my eyes and nose.