Getting influenza (flu) shots is the most important step in
protecting you and your children against catching the flu,
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC). As such, CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and
older get a seasonal flu shot. The seasonal flu vaccine
available for the 2012-2013 flu season offers protection against
three flu viruses... - A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)pdm09-like
virus - A/Victoria/361/2011 (H3N2)-like virus -
B/Wisconsin/1/2010-like virus (from the B/Yamagata lineage of
viruses) Types of Flu Shots There are three types of flu shots
being administered. The right one for any particular individual
is determined primarily by age and health condition. The nasal-
spray flu vaccine is an alternative for healthy people ages 2 to
49 years and not pregnant. - Seasonal flu shot approved for
people ages 6 months and older. - Fluzone high-dose seasonal flu
shot approved for people 65 and older. - Intradermal flu shot
approved for people 18 to 64 years of age. Lear