Originally Posted by cordelli
I would consider people with asthma, no matter how mild, to be in the group that should be getting shots, travel or not. Increasing your exposure by flying, and this year with lots more people who would not have had a shot, means your exposure would be many more times what it has been in the past.
To me for you this is a no brainer, get the shot.
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Exactly. Go get the shot. A doctor will almost certainly tell you that as an asthmatic, especially with your history (flying or not), you are in a higher risk for flu-related complications than others. There are plenty of flu shot doses out there, as not all high risk people bother to go get one, so don't feel bad or guilty about getting vaccinated. It is horrible to see a young person with vulnerable lungs get serious complications from the flu and even die (this is not unheard of).