William Due to an abundance of inattention (of which I have a plethora), I’d mistaken my 4th round of corona vaccine for the flu shot (the former is free - if you’re a resident and haven’t received the docs, contact your local public office). But that got me thinking: Is the covid vaccine effective against the flu? Apparently, the answer is “No.” So my inattention requires another visit to the clinic for another jab, which is free for those over 65 but 1,500円 for all else. Still, I recommend it: the flu is really, really not fun. If you have questions, please let us know. One piece of advice for long-term residents: find a good local clinic and stick with it. My doctor knows my medical history and my children’s by heart. Here is some basic info: