I work in a hospital and I am constantly exposed to various germ and infections. I also have asthma and diabetes. I get my flu shot for these reasons and also to hopefully protect my grandbabies, DD's and DH. The hospital I work for STRONGLY encourages the flu shot. If we don't take it, or privide proof from a Dr., we will get a write up if we get sick from the flu and miss work. The other hospital in our city REQUIRES every employee to get a flu shot. If they refuse for reasons other than Dr. certified allergy, etc., they will be terminated.