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Originally Posted by photon
Except for the 236 people that have died in Canada this season because of the flu. And that's only 9 of the provinces/territories reporting.
The flu shot helps you fight the flu the exact same way the measles vaccine helps you fight the measles.
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For everyone? Or just for kids, older people and people with a weaker immune system due to chemo or other treatments?
I honestly haven't given getting the flu shot much of a thought because the flu is something I get maybe once ever 2-3 years, and it lasts for a couple days and then its gone. Now the cold on the other hand....
If it is shown to help people fight the flu and perhaps save some lives, I have no problem encouraging people to get the shot. But is it really on the same level as a measles shot? Because if it is, it needs to be mandatory as well.