But perhaps you’ll suffer less thru the symptoms. There are pros and cons on getting the shot. There are several different strains of flu going around each year and it is a calculated guess at which one will become most prevalent and that’s the one that the vaccine is made for. The hope is that you’ll get your exposure to that strain instead of the others and not get the flu. I always get a shot because my husband has had chemo and his immune system isn’t as strong as it once was. I work among people who may not follow healthy personal higiene habits and may even be exposed to others who could be ill. I also get the shot because my employer offers it free,