I usually get one every year. I didn't last year and I didn't get sick. I'm not out very much and am very, very careful.
My Drs have always said to not get it real early in the season. It's true it needs a little time to work, but they've all said many people get them too early in the season.
Just telling you what my Drs have always told me. The other day at the CVS pharmacy the people were calling to me to come get my shot. I said, "What? Do you guys get a cut on how many you sell?" Kidding! Good grief! I thought they were going to come out of the pharmacy place and haul me behind the screen!
I haven't decided if I am going to get one yet. I probably will because I have a problem with my blood, but I still don't know yet.