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Old 09-15-2014, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by DonH57 View Post
I used to have to get one when I was in the service as it was mandatory. I'd get the flu anyway every year, sometimes twice during the winter. I've never gotten a flu shot since and I've never had the flu since.
Similar situation - the last time I got a flu shot I was in the Air Force (late 1970's) and that year I got the flu and was so sick I thought I was going to have to get better to die!

Haven't had the shot since and have no intentions of getting one. It's a personal choice for everyone.