If you’re thinking about getting a flu shot this season, CareMed will tell you 3 reasons why you should reconsider. 1) Reduced Sick Days. Whether you are hospitalized or take time off to heal at home, it’s going to definitely cost you and your employer a lot. The flu accounts for 111 million lost workdays annually, says Flu.gov. 2) It will save your life, literally. The flu can cause some serious complications that sometimes require hospitalization, such as dehydration, worsening of chronic illness, bacteria and sinus infections. 3) Flu shot changes each year. So, before each flu season, the CDC finalizes and accesses which strains of influenza appear to most likely to occur that current year. The vaccine will still reduce your chances of getting infected if you do get sick, having the vaccine can significantly reduce the severity of your symptoms.