Bad luck, Mike. Sorry to hear you fell THAT ill! I have never taken any flu shots. I think they are for the elderly and those with chronic diseases in the heart and lungs. Although on a larger scale national economics would probably gain from most people having shots.
This year the National Health Board of Sweden got a vaccine that only covers about half of the influenza strains and the once that go around are harsher than last year.
I believe the best proactive remedy is a large healthy doses a strong alcohol every day.
