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    zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 15 Jan 2018

    zeynep tufekci Retweeted The Upshot

    Neglected the flu shot this year—just forgot. I’ll get one this week, not because it will protect me against this current epidemic, or that I feel at risk. It’s the right thing to do for everyone else who is vulnerable—especially the elderly, infants, and immunosuppressed people.https://twitter.com/upshotnyt/status/952921319506620424 …

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    The UpshotVerified account @UpshotNYT
    Another example of how people worry about the wrong thing: We should all be more worried about the flu. http://nyti.ms/2r5JwNv 
    7:45 AM - 15 Jan 2018
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      2. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 15 Jan 2018

        There are many people who cannot get immunized, and depend on “herd immunity”—aka us. It’s not too late to get a flu shot. Don’t obsess whether it protects one fully. Not the sole point.pic.twitter.com/HFiHmT1689

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      3. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 15 Jan 2018

        zeynep tufekci Retweeted oliver beige

        Flu is going to kill more people than many of the threats which dominate the headlines, and there are many of the most vulnerable people who don’t have the option of immunization. An immunized population is their sole protection.https://twitter.com/ecoinomia/status/953051472761114624 …

        zeynep tufekci added,

        oliver beige @oliverbeige
        Reposting for two reasons. 1. I already lost a very good friend to the flu this year. Don't think this can't happen in a European (or any other) city. 2. The pernicious effect of seemingly trivial decisions in a population dynamic. ht/@zeynep. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/15/upshot/flu-shot-deaths-herd-immunity.html …
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      1. Belli‏ @bellisaurius 15 Jan 2018
        Replying to @zeynep

        Like the article mentions, the downside is really low. On balance, the absolute risk getting lowered makes the payout worthwhile.

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      2. Rachel‏ @rachelkmcintyre 15 Jan 2018
        Replying to @zeynep

        It takes up to 2 week for flu shot to reach full strength. I neglected mine this year and paid a high price already. GET THE FLU SHOT—I wouldn’t wish this strain on anyone.

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      3. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 15 Jan 2018
        Replying to @rachelkmcintyre

        This shot may be weak against this strain but... still worth getting the shot. Some won't get the shot because it isn't the best match this year. Wrong idea. I hope you feel better soon!

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      1. Rachael Keller‏ @MathRunnerGirl 15 Jan 2018
        Replying to @zeynep

        Totally got half my department to get their flu shot ('cause seriously no one wants the flu..), but this year's predictions were unusually off.. 10% effective :(. Usually ~40%. At least one person who got the shot still ended up with a strain... in NYC tho, so not too shocking..

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      1. Barry‏ @Barryhallphd 15 Jan 2018
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        Yup: it’s a community health issue

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      2. Baron Gold‏ @yalpski 15 Jan 2018
        Replying to @zeynep @nadabakos

        I kept hearing how ineffective this year’s shot was, and didn’t bother getting it. Learned a painful lesson while suffering through a 104 degree fever on my only vacation this year. Thankfully my wife works in a hospital and got her shot - not so much as a sniffle from her.

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      3. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 15 Jan 2018
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        :-(

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      1. Jimmy Gelhaar‏ @jimmygelhaar 15 Jan 2018
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        I got one!

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