Vaccination

Anyone concerned about being ill with influenza and transmitting it to others can get the seasonal influenza vaccine. Because certain people are at increased risk of complications from H1N1 influenza, vaccination is especially important for them. H1N1 vaccine is especially important for the groups listed below because of increased risk of complications, however anyone who wants to receive the H1N1 vaccine can do so.

Seasonal Flu Vaccine

Vaccination for the seasonal flu is especially important for people in the following groups:

• Pregnant women
• All health care workers
• Anyone 6 months through 18 years of age
• Anyone 19 through 49 years of age who has an underlying health condition that increases the risk of complications from influenza (see list)
• Adults 50 and older
• Anyone who lives with or cares for infants under 6 months of age

H1N1 Flu Vaccine

In addition to receiving a seasonal flu vaccination, the H1N1 vaccine is especially important for the below groups because of increased risk of complications, however, anyone who wants to receive the H1N1 vaccine can do so.

• Pregnant women
• All health care workers
• Anyone 6 months through 24 years of age
• Anyone 25 through 64 years of age who has an underlying health condition that increases risk of severe illness or complications (see box above)
• Anyone who lives with or cares for children less than 6 months old

Find Diagnosis and Treatment Centers

Think you have influenza? Don’t have a regular doctor? Help is available. Search now to find the nearest source of free or low-cost treatment. You can also search for a nearby pharmacy.

Nasal-Spray Influenza Vaccines

Questions and Answers about Nasal-Spray Influenza Vaccines (PDF - 11/6/09)
This letter addresses some questions about the nasal-spray formulation of the H1N1 vaccine, which is being used as part of New York City’s school vaccination program.