Flu vaccine

The researchers found no evidence that the vaccine lowers the risk of admission to hospital in winter among elderly patients with acute respiratory disease (Vaccine doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2007.09.005).

There are other papers that say just the opposite
Hows a poor statistical ignoramus t sort these things out.

Here one suggesting all we docs should take the needle

CONCLUSIONS: Programs to promote and facilitate influenza immunization for healthcare workers appear to reduce influenza-related morbidity and mortality in the elderly
Hayward, A.C., et al Br Med J 333:1241, December 16, 2006
RESULTS: Overall vaccination uptake rates, including full- and part-time staff, were 35% in intervention homes vs. 5% in control homes in 2003-2004, and 31% vs. 4% in 2004-2005. Vaccination rates among residents exceeded 70%. During 2003-2004, there was a statistical reduction in selected resident outcomes in intervention homes during the influenza season, including influenza- like illness (11% vs. 23%, NNT 4.5), hospital admission and GP consultations for influenza-like illness (0.3% vs. 2% [NNT 20.4] and 10% vs. 19% [NNT 5.8]), and all-cause mortality (11% vs. 15%, NNT 8.2). Similar trends were observed in 2004-2005, although overall influenza activity during that period was very low.