Flu shot: help or hype?

Flu shot: help or hype?
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answer:I wouldnt bother getting one unless you were either A really young (which your not or) B really old (which i dont think you are) Otherwise its not worth it. Plus if you get the flu shot this year, and then dont get it next year you have a really high chance of catching the flu. So its like once you start with them you gotta stick with it. Not worth it IMO.
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