There have been so many things out of our control in 2020. But our risk of seasonal influenza is one that we can control to a certain extent by immunization. The CDC and other public health leaders are encouraging influenza vaccination this year even more than in years past, due to the dangers of concurrent influenza and COVID-19 viral activity. Immunization offers protection that extends beyond masking, hand washing, and distancing . In situations involving reluctance to imm