[rbuswell]

I've had pneumonia and it is highly recommended to stay on top of the flu if you've had even a mild case of pneumonia. I got pretty sick last year and I didn't get a shot ... this year I got one and it worked great ... no flu bug.

Even so getting the flu is no fun but dying from it is still quite rare. I saw an excellent John Stossel episode on 20/20 about how Americans get so wound up about the low risk things that happen and don't really protect ourselves from the big risks very well. Hysteria is rampant. Be proactive about hazards in life but don't let them engulf you in worry.