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On Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:49:03 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

> On 10/09/2025 20:39, rbowman wrote:
>> On Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:26:08 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>> 
>>> Which reminds me. I have to book my annual flu jab...
>> 
>> The one that is 50% effective on really good years?
> 
> What does 50% effective mean? that I don't get an infection serious
> enough to kill me.
> I'll take that

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/vaccines/keyfacts.html

"In general, flu vaccines work best among healthy younger adults and older 
children."

Are you a healthy younger adult? 

The way efficacy statistics are compiled is interesting. First, it is a 
self-selected population, those who present at a health care provider and 
are determined to have an influenza strain. At that point I'm not sure 
exactly what 30% efficacy means. 

Anyway, your body, your choice.