The overall risk from the flu is very very small among all but a few select groups of people - the elderly, those with compromised immune systems, premature babies, etc.

There have been many reported complications with the flu vaccines, including Guillain Barré Syndrome. I have a friend who was hit with GBS after receiving the shot and it is horrible.

I've never had the flu - either by good health or good luck - and don't see the need to risk contracting from teh flu shot itself. Neither my kids nor I will receive the vaccine - period. I'll let the rest of the world serve as guinea pigs!