No, but they are advisable for people who have certain pre-existing medical conditions, especially if their immune system is compromised; and the elderly.
I think it really depends on the person and how their health is, I don't bother cause I never get the flu, I don't think ive ever had it, and when ive had the flu shot all I did was walk around with a really sore arm for a wk, I feel if I never get it I cant give it to anyone anyways so I don't want to be bothered with a sore arm, now if my situation were to change then I would get one.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.