I never used to get the shot (I figure, if my body never has to fight the regular germs off, then it won't be able to handle the big stuff when it comes along). My SIL thought that was pretty irresponsible (she runs a day care center). Anyway, my reasoning was that if I get exposed to something, hey, I'm a carrier anyway, even if I don't catch it myself. I shouldn't take it from those who need it.

Well, I asked my doctor, and she said there was some study done in nursing homes where they determined that vaccinating the employees had a greater effect in reducing the flu outbreaks than vaccinating the actual patients did. I suppose - they are the ones out and about in the community.

So now I get one (more to protect my 70 year old Mom, and 92 year old MIL). After waiting to see if there will be a shortage that year. Haven't done it yet this year.

So today I'm home sick, with the worst cold (or something) I've had in years. Have barely slept the past 3 nights, from all the choking and coughing.