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Originally Posted by _Richard_
is this the same type of numbers of who "dies yearly from the flu", and who actually dies from the flu?
the 'anti-vaccine movement' has always been about asking questions.. which i believe is a point that has been missed here. is the OP, in his infinite wisdom, suggesting that we stop asking questions?
is he asking for the limitation and removal of the internet to save lives?
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The thing with the flu is that it often causes other issues or exacerbates existing issues which can lead to death. For example, I have asthma. There is a pretty good chance if I get the flu I will end up with bronchitis from it. If you have other lung issues the flu can lead to pneumonia among other things and that leads to death.
Most flu deaths seem to be people who are sick, old or have other issues.
That said, I never get the flu shot. It is one immunization I don't believe in. I used to get it every year and every year I got the flu. I stopped getting the flu shot about 15 years ago and I have had the flu twice since then.
Asking questions is always good. I don't doubt that some vaccines cause problems, but I think most of them have helped us out in many ways.