Health Corner

Should you get the flu shot?

Some people have a higher risk of flu complications, like pneumonia. If you are in any of these groups, you should get the flu vaccine every year:

If you are allergic to eggs or have had an allergic reaction to the flu-shot you should not get it

• All children aged 6 to 23 months
• All adults aged 65 years and older
• All women who are or will be pregnant during the flu season
• Residents in nursing homes and long-term care facilities
• Individuals aged 2 to 64 years who have long-term health problems like diabetes, asthma, kidney failure or cancer
• Children aged 6 months to 18 years who are on chronic aspirin therapy
• Health care workers who have direct contact with patients
• Caregivers and household contacts of children less than 6 months of age