Health Tip: Who Needs a Flu Shot?

(HealthDay News) -- Debating whether to get a flu shot? With few exceptions, most people will benefit and a few in particular really need the vaccine.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says these people are at greatest risk of flu and should get the shot:

  • Children between the ages of 6 months and 4 years, and seniors aged 50 and older.
  • People with a chronic illness, such as diabetes, asthma, cardiovascular disease or kidney disease. Also, anyone with a suppressed immune system.
  • Pregnant women.
  • Children on aspirin therapy.
  • Anyone living in a nursing home or long-term care facility.
  • People who work in a health-care setting.
  • People who live with young children or older adults.
  • People who are obese.
  • People of Alaskan or American Indian descent.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Misconceptions Over Preventing Peanut Allergy Persist Among Parents, Study Shows

    Peanut Allergy Risk Higher If Older Sibs Eat Peanuts, Study Finds

    Yes, This is the Worst Pollen Season Ever — Until Next Year

    Rising Tree Pollen Counts Signal Start of Allergy Season

    Scientists' Push For a Universal Vaccine Takes a Key Step Forward

    GLP-1 Drugs Help Quell Asthma Among Teens Who Are Overweight or Obese

    Semaglutide Linked To 40% Fewer Asthma Attacks

    Clean Indoor Air Key To Preventing Asthma Attacks

    Heavy 'Forever Chemical' Exposure Before Birth Increases Childhood Asthma Risk, Study Finds

    Nighttime Heat Waves Increase Asthma Risk

    The Reason Why Many Older Americans Skip Seasonal Vaccines

    New Vaccine Schedule Released By American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists

    Children Should Get Flu Vaccine, Top Pediatrics Group Recommends

    RFK Jr. Says Fewer Flu Vaccines for Kids May Be a 'Better Thing'

    Holiday Flu Surge Drives Record Illness Across the United States