Originally Posted by
CPRich
Why does coronavirus concern trigger a debate over a flu shot? A flu shot will do nothing to prevent a coronavirus
You are correct, of course. Coronavirus is new, and the current flu vaccine does not cover it. It covers only the three or four existing strains most commonly encountered. Still, it's worth getting a flu shot to avoid those three or four strains since getting the flu of any variety is not fun, and can be quite deadly for some people.