As of Sept. 2007, the FDA approved an intranasal vaccine spray for use in healthy non-pregnant adults up to age 49 and in certain younger age groups for those without wheezing disorders. Although the vaccine is targeted toward certain high risk groups, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends the vaccine for anyone who wishes to reduce his/her risk of contracting influenza or modifying the risks associated with influenza, ie, pneumonia. Symptoms can be severe enough to keep one out of commission for several weeks so this is no disorder to "sneeze" at!

I agree, singingdoc, that certain new strains are included in the 2007 vaccine which is based upon scientific studies. Every year, during the beginning of cold weather, small children become prone to a higher incidence of respiratory infections when they are confined to a closed-in space such as the classroom and classmates are sneezing, coughing (without covering their noses/mouths) thus often infecting those around them. They often carry the infection home to parents and siblings. I would think that in the closed-in space of the small theater that our stars would have increased susceptibility. Covering the nose/mouth during sneezing and coughing greatly reduces the spread of infectious agents as does standing a distance away from those who fail to initiate simple precautions tp prevent the spread of infection. Just sharing a few reminders for our beloved stars, especially those from Phoenix, or other warm climate states.