Flu vaccine still available and Q & A

ArchiveDec 3, 2012

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Young children 6 months to four years of age, but especially those under two years.
Pregnant women
People 50 years of age and older
Persons of any age with weakened immune systems and those with chronic medical conditions such as heart, kidney and lung diseases and diabetes.
People living in nursing homes and other long term care facilities.
People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, include:
Children less than 6 months of age
People who have severe allergy to chicken or chicken eggs (the flu vaccine virus is grown on hens’ eggs)
People with known allergy to systemic Neomycin should inform the health care worker before vaccination
People who have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination in the past
People who developed Guillian-Barre’ syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks of getting a vaccine previously.
People who have a moderate or severe illness with a fever should wait to get vaccinated.
Nursing mothers should inform their doctor or nurse that they are breastfeeding before taking the flu shot.
Seek medical attention right away.
Tell your doctor what happened, the date and time it happened, and when you got the flu shot.

Published December 3, 2012