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.