The great flu vaccine debate

The flu, like the common cold, cannot be cured but it can be prevented. As millions of Americans get the flu vaccine and others decide to forgo it, many have questions about who should be getting it and just how effective the vaccine really is. Dr. Bruce Farber, an infectious disease specialist, and Dr. Janice John, a pediatrician, share important medical insight in the fight against flu and if vaccination is the right choice for you and your family.

Bruce Farber, MD, professor of internal medicine, Zucker School of Medicine and chief, division of medicine-Infectious Diseases at Northwell Health.

Janice John, DO, assistant professor of medicine of science education and pediatrics, Zucker School of Medicine and a pediatrician at Northwell Health.