From what I read, seasonal flu + a nasty case of Kung Flu is nearly a death sentence. So having the seasonal flu shot gives better odds vs seasonal flu and this might reduce your chance of DYING form Kung Flu. But the seasonal flu shot likely gives no benefit against CATCHING Kung Flu.
FTR, I started getting annual flu shots in teh Army many years ago, then stopped for a few. Started doing it again after I had kids.
