The choices in this poll are inherently flawed.

Every year I get my flu shot and while this year I still got something my doctor said was the flu, was nothing more than a mild headache and dry throat. In fact the VA makes flu shots easy with drive up flu clinics and they will inoculate the entire household. My room mate who helps me take care of my elderly mother, my elderly mother who hates needles and me. We roll up, stick our arms out the window and before my mom can fret and worry about it, it's over and we're on our way to get her a donut. Easy peasy.

My answer is no. For me only. I have autoimmune and nervous system conditions. My body doesn't react to vaccines they way it's supposed to.

I got my flu shot last year because I started a new job and therefore a new pool of germs. And most of my coworkers have school aged kids. I got my flu shot this year because they relocated our office to another building and I'm working among more people in a more open environment. Next year, maybe I will be brave enough to skip the flu shot. However, so far I've been well. I work disability claims and I've worked a few that people have been sick enough to qualify for short term disability, which means you're out of work for usually more than a week.

No flu for years - I like that

I had mine this year. Still got the flu. But, I had a really mild case of the flu and I think the flu shot helped in that regard.

2 years ago ‘now’ it felt like my deathbed with the flu.. I’d got the shot, as usual, which, like this year, was not very effective against one strain (H1N1 I believe). I’d just began to recover - then instantly was hit again with the same intensity … around 3 weeks down.. I’ve skipped it the last year and ‘this,’ as I’m no longer working in schools, but will get one next October...

I have a compromised immune system, so vaccines make me sick. Unless I absolutely have to have it, I decline, but wish I didn't have to.

Well, full disclosure on my "Absolutely" vote: not this year. Bad timing, including two colds, delayed my getting the shot so I haven't, but I've had them every other year. Plus, I've had pneumonia twice so I keep my pneumonia vaccine up-to-date.

I get a flu shot every year. I'm particularly glad I got mine in November.
I usually also get the pneumonia vaccine, too. I've had pneumonia. I never
want to get it again.

I got my first one last year when I was pregnant and I got one this year cause I don't want my daughter to get sick- the hospital in my town isent equipped to take care of her so they get flown to Vegas- and I would do anything to keep her safe and healthy I also got her her shots- I don't get why ppl expect things to be a 100% and nothing in life is 100%

I still don't understand why people still think they cause mor illness

the government don't give a flying fuck about the individual but they do care about you costing them money. as the flu jab is free for me as I'm asthmatic I have it. the same reason I wear crash helmets and seat belts.

Absolutely!

When one is not vaccinated, one has a higher chance of passing the flu to the very very vulnerable in our society.

Also, many people do not realize the flu kills many people every year - being dead and not there for one’s kids and grandkids surely cannot be better to one’s getting a vaccination.

I am a huge proponent. I get one every year.

I was a bit reckless in a conversation with my M.D. a few years ago during an annual wellness visit and wasn't concerned about getting an influenza vaccination. She simply said, "People die from the flu." Enough said.

I get one every year. I have no idea if it does anything but, the company I work for pays for it so...

I get one every year, but i can't say that I don't have any concerns. The last time I had the flu, it was really bad, and , knock on wood, I haven't gotten it again since I started getting the shots ?

They are harmless when they don't work and priceless when they do.

I love my immune system and it loves me, I just don't get the fully blown flu, if people at work have it I may get a tickle at the back of my throat or a slightly blocked nose for a couple of hours, touch wood, I have not had anything any worse this century. Flu shots are essential for frail and those with compromised immune systems but they are not any guarantee.

How bout just, nah. Don't feel like getting up. Plus, my immune system is strong.