Originally Posted by
Perche
Every few days there is another article in the Italian news about the severe epidemic of influenza in Italy. It can mean a trip to the ER, spending days in bed, etc.
Eeeehh. The flu is currently all over Europe. Not just Italy. Moreover, you are over-dramatazing what the flu essentially is.
Originally Posted by
Perche
The flu season in Italy goes until May, so vaccination is still recommended
Unless you are part of the patients with risk factors, you can survive the flu season without any vaccination. I never had the vaccination and managed not to get the flu the last couple of years. I did get it a couple of years ago. But what would you expect if you walk around in ~5°C weather in a t-shirt ...