10-18-2008, 06:49 PM
samintx wrote:
I don't know if it helps or not but I get it ever year. At my age it is highly recommended.
Well Suzanne, just fire up Safari on your Mac and you can find out for yourself:
Study Raises Questions About Flu Vaccine's Effectiveness
Flu Vaccine Effectiveness Lower Than Usual
Studies Fail To Demonstrate Safety or Effectiveness of Influenza Vaccine In Children and Adults
...and some primary sources:
Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness among Elderly Nursing Home Residents: A Cohort Study
Influenza vaccine effectiveness among 50-64-year-old persons during a season of poor antigenic match between vaccine and circulating influenza virus strains
In other words, there's a good chance it won't help.