Vaccine or Flu?

So this may seem like a pointless post but it was something that was recently on my mind and that is flu vaccines. I had done a good job of avoiding getting mine because I hate shots but over break my mom dragged me to CVS to get one stating it was better to get the vaccine then to get the flu. While there I found out the vaccine was not covered under my insurance so it was a thirty dollar cost. I am sure that to some people, including me as a college student, thirty dollars is expensive for a shot but then I thought of the other side-getting the flu and possibly ending up in the hospital-that would cost a lot more than thirty dollars. Also there are places people can go to get the shot for free if they are willing to do some research and possibly wait a while. The flu is no laughing matter and a lot of times people end up in the hospital with it, and this can be avoided.
For people that don't have insurance I think they should be the first ones in line for the vaccines. When it comes to accidents or pre-existing conditions sometimes a trip to the hospital can't be helped but when it comes to getting the flu that can be prevented and with the high hospital costs I am sure they also want to prevent it. So sure getting shots stinks, and it makes your arm sore the next day but it is still way better then the alternative of getting the flu.

Go Get Your Flu Shot!! :)