The current CDC recommendations regarding flu vaccine are as follows:
CDC recommends that the following people get vaccinated each year:
1. People at high risk for complications from the flu, including:
Children aged 6 months until their 5th birthday
Pregnant women,
People 50 years of age and older,
People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions, and
People who live in nursing homes and other long term care facilities.
2. People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including:
Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu (see above)
Household contacts and out of home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated)
Health care workers.
The following websites may be helpful as you promote the importance of an annual flu shot especially for those in one of the risk groups.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/ - info for all age groups.
http://www.kidshealth.org/index.html - a variety of health information topics, including flu, for kids/teens/parents.
http://www.sayboototheflu.com – flu info with a seasonal theme.
http://www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media/pressrel/2007/r071026.htm - CDC Advisory regarding flu vaccine nasal spray.
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