This week’s topics include:

•Does the risk of outbreak outweigh personal beliefs? Should parents be allowed to opt out of MMR vaccinations based on personal or religious beliefs?

•The relevance of Black History Month and how we celebrate our achievements and prepare for the future comes into question every February. How can we make Black History Month more relevant this year?

•Norfolk,Virginia Police Chief Michael Goldsmith said an officer used "unreasonable" force in releasing a K9 on a Norfolk State University student London Colvin, 21over the weekend.

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Americans' reports of being sick with the flu in December are among the highest since 2008. Flu reports typically peak in January or February, which indicates that this may be one of the worst flu seasons in at least seven years. The CDC still recommends getting a flu vaccination this year, because it lowers the severity of the illness. 
How about you? Has anyone in your household had the flu this season?