Both dd and I have had flu shots every year following her first year at school where she got every virus, and passed it on to me. We spent most of that school year coming down with something, ill, or recovering but thankfully both of us have been very healthy since then (knock wood).
I feel a undecided and a bit anxious about the flu shots this year. The virus sounds ominous (potentially) if you don't have the shot, but the shot seems to have risks too. It's a real dilemma.
On another note: as one of the few M'netters in the southeastern part of the USA, can I just say that we are literally drowning in this endless rain. Typical rainfall for this month is 2", and we have so far had 8" with another big/powerful storm due within the hour. Our yard is a squishy, soggy, muddy mess as are all the parks, playing fields, playgrounds, etc. And when it is not raining, the heat and humidity rival the Brazilian rainforest (at least, how I imagine it to be). Yuck. Going outside is nasty atm.
Here's hoping that this moves on within the next few days and we get some lovely indian summer weather.