Don't know where else to put this question, so I'm putting it here. Every year I get a flu shot. Alan never used to get one but his doctor told him he could so he got one about two years ago, but he never got another one.

He previously was told that if a family member had Guillian Barre Syndrome (as his mother did), that one should not get a flu shot. I've asked this question before but this is yet another flu season approaching and all the pharmacies are giving out flu shots and so is my doctor's office.

I'm just wondering if I should go ahead and get my annual flu shot. I have NEVER had a reaction, but honestly, I don't like putting stuff into my body unless I have no choice.

any comments?

thanks much

Melody