Perth had a nasty version of the flu last year where a couple of toddlers died and that has alone influenced me for the first time to get the flu injection for the kids - they have already had their first dose. I chose not to get it for myself. WA is also offering it free this year to children under the age of 5.

Incidentally DH (and in fact most of his family too) are totally opposed to it and so he was a peeved off when Alex developed a cold straight after getting the first injection - boy did I hear the "I told you so".