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Who should get an annual flu vaccine?
Everyone six months of age and older should receive an annual influenza vaccine. In addition, these groups especially need flu vaccine every year:
- Adults age 50 and over (especially those over 65);
- All children from age 6 months to 18 years
- All persons age 19 to 49 years 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;
- 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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