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Should i get flu vaccination. i fear being sick.
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Yes: Cdc has basically recommended everyone over 6 months old get the flu vaccine annually, unless they have a severe egg allergy (cannot eat eggs at all).
Answered 12/10/2016
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Yes: The idea is that the flu vaccine KEEPS you from getting sick. Influenza can kill.
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