Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine!!! I haven't missed a flu shot in years. They used to be provided through my work at no change. Still don't miss getting one now that I'm retired. The only time I got the flu - & as someone who is seldom sick - I didn't even realize what was going on at first. It was a week before our flu shots were scheduled at work... we were one of the last sites, certainly the last date on the list. Thankfully I was over it by the time the vaccines were given. This variety seems to knock one down fast & hang on longer. My friend who had it (didn't get his flu shot) was really sick for a week & without much energy even longer. So far, so good for me. I got my flu shot early so know I could get hit at the tail end when the effectiveness declines or disappears.