Do I need to install an antivirus program on my new MBP?

I have just purchased a new MacBook Pro.  I see that Symantec has a free Norton antivirus app for the Mac OS; do I need to install an antivirus program, or does my operating system come with one already installed?
Thanks.
stork46

I'm not disagreeing with you by any means, but why wouldn't you recommend Norton? I've read tons of reviews and they say that it is competent and I'm planning to get it. For my PC [I've never had Antivirus on my current 2009 MBP] I've used Kapersky.
Just curious, as Mac is getting somne popularity so viruses are bound to pop up [more often] for Mac in the future, and I'm trying to future proof my Mac for at least 3-4 years.

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