Should I get a flu shot?
Yes, although this will help prevent only seasonal flu, not pandemic flu. Because pandemic flu would be a new flu virus, scientists could develop a vaccine after studying and identifying the virus. Once that happened, information would be distributed about how to get vaccinated. (On a side note, some research has shown that current vaccines may at least be partially effective at preventing new strains of a flu virus.)
However, flu shots are recommended for preventing seasonal flu. Contrary to some myths out there, getting a flu shot will not make you sick.