The Flu Shot
Last winter, 80,000 people
Perished from the flu.
That’s only in the USA –
Sounds crazy, but it’s true.
Most who died were just like me –
That’s over 65 –
But some were kids and teenagers
Who still should be alive.
The flu vaccine was not so great –
(That’s less than half effective)
And many use that knowledge
If rejection’s their objective.
But still, we’re urged to get the shot
For reasons quite simplistic –
Preventing being one small part
Of next year’s flu statistic.
Copyright © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2018
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