Since it is apparent that this years flu shot is not effective the makers of the flu vaccine(Novartis AG)are getting worried about demand next year. So they got their lobbyists to lean on the government. So the CDC has is now recommending that all children get a flu vaccine next year:

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/us/AP-Flu-Shots-Kids.html?scp=1&sq=cdc+flu&st=nyt

K street won't give you the flu, but they get you to take a flu shot whether it works or not.