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Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates
Agreed, that's the same website I've been looking at, and the reason I don't feel I need to line up for the shot yet. They're not being nearly as dramatic as some in this thread.
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I'm trying not to be over dramatic, but there is so much misinformation about the flu and the flu shot in this thread, it's hard not to get a little excited. I'll be getting my flu shot this year as I do every year. Everyone of course has the choice not too, but I think everyone should be informed with the correct information first.
Think of it as the same as wearing your seat belt. My chances are pretty low of getting into an accident. I've never worn my seat belt and I've never been in an accident. In fact I know someone who one time wore a seat belt and he got into an accident. Plus I figure that if I get into an accident without a seat belt that I will just be stronger for the next accident. Besides I have heard of people getting hurt by seat belts. I don't want to risk it.
Is a seat belt risk free? No. Is a seat belt 100% effective in a crash? No. Is it safer to wear your seat belt than not wear it? You bet. The flu vacinne is your seat belt against the flu.