Who should get a flu shot

Almost anyone who wants to improve their chances of having a flu free winter can benefit from immunization with this year's influenza vaccine.

Who is at high risk for influenza?

Anyone 65 years old and older
Any adult or child (6months+) suffering with long-term illnesses such as:
- AIDS
- anemia
- cancer
- cystic fibrosis
- diabetes
- immunological disorders
- HIV
- heart conditions
- kidney disease
- lung problems including asthma, emphysema
Anyone with a medical condition requiring close supervision of a physician
Anyone who has required hospitalization in the past year
Children 6 months-18 years old who are receiving long term Aspirin (A.S.A) therapy (Infection with the Influenza virus could cause these children to develop Reye's syndrome, a serious disorder which affects the brain and liver)
Women who will be in the second or third trimester of pregnancy during the flu season
Residents of nursing homes, and other chronic care facilities
Health care workers
Community service workers and volunteers
Students, teachers, child care workers and others working or learning in institutional settings
People who travel frequently and anyone traveling to the tropics
Family and household contacts of all high-risk groups

Who shouldn't get a flu shot?

The following individuals should not receive the influenza vaccine:

Children under 6 months old
Individuals with allergies to eggs (chicken eggs are used in the production of the vaccine)
Anyone with an allergy to Thimerosol (a preservative present in contact lens solutions and the flu vaccine)

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