Hospitals are seeing a significant increase in hospitalizations due to complications from the flu. As of January, the number of children hospitalized due to the flu jumped from 10 to 50.
The current vaccine provides 40% protection, relatively respectable protection for a vaccine that has almost no side effects, so there is no reason not to get vaccinated. The vaccine significantly reduces morbidity and even complications that may lead to hospitalization. In addition, to provide full protection, make sure that the whole family is vaccinated.