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Who should get an annual flu vaccine?
- Everyone who wants to reduce the risk of catching
influenza;
- Adults age 50 and over (especially those over 65);
- All children from age 6 months until their 5th
birthday;
- All persons age 6 months and older with chronic
medical conditions, including heart disease, pulmonary disorders (including
asthma), diabetes, kidney disease, hemoglobinopathies, and compromised immune
systems (HIV or immunosuppressive therapy);
- People with conditions that can cause breathing
problems (such as cognitive dysfunction, spinal cord injuries, seizure
disorders, or other neuromuscular disorders);
- Pregnant women;
- All residents of nursing homes and chronic-care
facilities;
- All children and adolescents, age 6 months to 18
years, receiving long-term aspirin therapy;
- Caregivers and household members of infants younger
than 6 months (babies can get the flu at this age, but are too young for a flu
shot);
- All close contacts of high-risk groups listed above,
such as household members and persons providing home care; and
- All health care workers.
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