A while back, there was a chance to get free flu shots at the clinic near my house, but it slipped my mind and I completly forgot to get mine. Now I'm on high flu alert -- any sign of a scratchy throat or sniffly nose and I'm convinced I'm coming down with it. In retrospect, it would have been worth it to write it down on my calendar, if only for the peace of mind. I should see about getting it now, though it might be too late.

The flu shot has been getting lots of publicity lately, especially with celebs like Jennifer Garner and Dean Cain endorsing it. Some think it's vital, while some can't be bothered. Which group are you in?

Award-winning actress and tabloid target Jennifer Garner is supporting the new cause -- the flu shot. She's recently joined the American Lung Association's Faces of Influenza education campaign as the national spokeswoman, and she's speaking out on the importance of getting your flu shot. Lois and Clark actor Dean Cain is also promoting the cause.

Garner, 35, says "One in three children get influenza, and more than 100 children die every year from this disease -- these are facts that no mother or parent wants to hear."

Have you had your flu shot? If you have frequent contact with children or senior citizens, it's a must. And it's not too late to get it, though sooner is better.

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