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A member asked:

Im a 39 year-old overweight female. i havent had the flu in a good few years but im considering getting the vaccine. would you recommend it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Yes: It is not perfect but it is what we have. I've witnessed too many deaths among unvaccinated persons to ignore it. I have received mine yearly for the last 4 decades and plan to continue.

Answered 4/16/2018

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