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Why does everyone in the us get flu shots?
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Because they work: Flu shots decrease the risk of getting influeza and anyone who has had real influenze will tell you they do not want it again.
Answered 6/11/2013
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They don't: They don't. That's why we still have flu every year. But they should.
Answered 3/11/2023
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