Staying away from sick people is easier said than done. Everytime you go out, you are at risk of encountering them without even knowing it - at the bank, the mall, the grocery store, at school, at work, virtually anywhere. And not all that are carrying the virus will necessarily appear to be sick.

If you're using the excuse that you're afraid of needles, think what could happen if you ended up with a really severe case of the flu that hospitalized you. You'd probably see more needles then, than you could imagine!

I can understand people who have had a bad reaction previously, or are allergic to eggs, not getting one. And even if you're not getting one because you've never had the flu - keep in mind that your immune system is constantly changing - and this might be the year of change - and the flu. You just never know!

I was never allergic to bug stings until once several years ago I got stung and had a terrible reaction. Same with my ex - he went for 40 some years without a problem, and then one sting nearly landed him in the hospital. He was covered in hives and looked like he had burns all over.

So just because you've been lucky so far, don't count on it being a positive and lasting thing. Go get your flu shot - please???

And like my doctor told me: you cannot get the flu from a flu shot!