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. Below are lists of who should receive the seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccines.
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 following people should receive the H1N1 vaccine:
- 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
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NYC H1N1 Services Finder
Vaccine to prevent H1N1 influenza is now available
at health centers and weekend clinics in all five boroughs. People in the groups listed below can receive free vaccine at weekend clinics. Weekend clinics cannot serve children under 4, but most other sites can.
- Pregnant women
- Anyone 4 through 24 years old
- People 25 through 64 with health conditions
that make flu more dangerous. These include asthma, diabetes, chronic
heart and lung conditions, kidney failure, or a weakened immune system.
- Anyone who lives with or cares for children
less than 6 months old
- Health care workers who have direct contact
with patients and cannot receive vaccine through their
employers.
Weekend
Clinics - December 5 & 6 (PDF)
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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.
