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The effectiveness of influenza (flu) vaccines has been found to vary between 40-60%. This means that, on average, a vaccinated person is 40-60% less likely to experience the flu leading to a visit to a general practice (GP) or hospital.

These figures come from hospital and health services rather than manufacturers. You may think this figure is lower than desirable; however, if these statistics were about heart conditions, you might happily follow the advice.

When vaccinated, you are less likely to become infected and, if you do become infected, you are more likely to only have a mild dose of the flu.  

Read more on vaccines here

All I can say is that I've had a flu shot every year since around 1990 and I have never had the flu.

The effectiveness of influenza (flu) vaccines has been found to vary between 40-60%. This means that, on average, a vaccinated person is 40-60% less likely to experience the flu leading to a visit to a general practice (GP) or hospital.

These figures come from hospital and health services rather than manufacturers. You may think this figure is lower than desirable; however, if these statistics were about heart conditions, you might happily follow the advice.

When vaccinated, you are less likely to become infected and, if you do become infected, you are more likely to only have a mild dose of the flu.  

Read more on vaccines here

All I can say is that I've had a flu shot every year since around 1990 and I have never had the flu.

The effectiveness of influenza (flu) vaccines has been found to vary between 40-60%. This means that, on average, a vaccinated person is 40-60% less likely to experience the flu leading to a visit to a general practice (GP) or hospital.

These figures come from hospital and health services rather than manufacturers. You may think this figure is lower than desirable; however, if these statistics were about heart conditions, you might happily follow the advice.

When vaccinated, you are less likely to become infected and, if you do become infected, you are more likely to only have a mild dose of the flu.  

Read more on vaccines here

You're one very lucky bloke mate. I've had all flu shots since 1990 but have had the flu many times including Covid and influenza A …

All I can say is that I've had a flu shot every year since around 1990 and I have never had the flu.

The effectiveness of influenza (flu) vaccines has been found to vary between 40-60%. This means that, on average, a vaccinated person is 40-60% less likely to experience the flu leading to a visit to a general practice (GP) or hospital.

These figures come from hospital and health services rather than manufacturers. You may think this figure is lower than desirable; however, if these statistics were about heart conditions, you might happily follow the advice.

When vaccinated, you are less likely to become infected and, if you do become infected, you are more likely to only have a mild dose of the flu.  

Read more on vaccines here

All I can say is that I've had a flu shot every year since around 1990 and I have never had the flu.

The effectiveness of influenza (flu) vaccines has been found to vary between 40-60%. This means that, on average, a vaccinated person is 40-60% less likely to experience the flu leading to a visit to a general practice (GP) or hospital.

These figures come from hospital and health services rather than manufacturers. You may think this figure is lower than desirable; however, if these statistics were about heart conditions, you might happily follow the advice.

When vaccinated, you are less likely to become infected and, if you do become infected, you are more likely to only have a mild dose of the flu.  

Read more on vaccines here