Is Getting The Flu Shot Dangerous

Experts recommend that asthma patients get a yearly flu shot in order to decrease their risk of the dangerous respiratory problems that can come with the flu, but a new analysis finds that most asthmatics dismiss this warning. In a study of 1,248 subjects who had asthma, researchers found that nearly two thirds of them did not get a shot. Those most likely to skip the vaccination were children and adults with a low family income, and those who did not see their doctor often. Read more »