Choosing not to get your flu shot is a health risk

Dear Doctors: I've been reading that it's a pretty bad flu season this year, and I'm starting to get worried about getting sick. I haven't gotten a flu shot yet, but I think it might be too late.

Is it still worthwhile to get the vaccine? Is this year's vaccine effective?

Dear Reader: Thank you for bringing up an important topic. This has indeed been a very active flu season so far. It began in Octo…