My OCD gets started when I prep for DLV. One more thing I packed this year was my flu shot. I already caught the flu bug at the NYE party I attended this New Year. Still, my Dr. suggested I get the shot since I could get it again or one of the many other flu strains. My insurance covered the cost, so I rolled up my sleeve.
Last year we had a bad bug floating around and I caught it during DLV week. It knocked me down for almost 4 weeks after I returned home. It's great to meet so many DLVrs each year. They come from some many different places and its good to hear their stories. With this comes the potential for exposure to different strains than where you come from. Rolling up your sleeve for a flu shot is a reasonable precaution, IMHO.