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Originally Posted by highthief
That's why in 1918 the flu killed so many people aged 18-40 in the prime of life? They were the prime targets.
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Remember that the most important discoveries related to nutrition and human biology all happened in the second half of the twentieth century.
I, too, have members of my family in the healthcare industry and they will tell me the ins and outs of getting the flu shot. I've heard from various sources that the flu shot is a bit of a gamble to begin with because it is designed to predict the next strain of the upcoming season. Predictions related to biology are far from highly accurate. In many cases, flu shots are ineffective because the strain that appears is much different than the strain that was targeted for vaccination.
I myself don't get flu shots because I don't get the flu (and the gamble thing of course, too. I don't see the value in them). Since I was a young adult, I've been sure to take care of myself through diet, exercise and sleep. My immune system has benefited as a result. I've taken a multivitamin at least since my first memories, and I'm guessing this is just one of many factors as to why I don't get the flu.
Not everyone is as fortunate as I am (maybe it's genetics), but I'm guessing there are many things people aren't doing to protect their health and well being. I typically don't get colds or headaches, either. I sleep it off whenever I feel something coming on. "Listening" to your body is important.