In general anyone who would like to avoid the flu syndrome
should get the flu shot. Certain groups of people are especially
recommended to receive the vaccine yearly according the Advisory
Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). - Children aged 6
months to 18 years. - Household contacts and out of home
caregivers of children less than 6 months old. - Pregnant women.
- People who are 50 years or older. - People of any age who have
other underlying medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or
malignancies. - Nursing home residents and anyone who cares for
them. - Health care workers. People who should not get the
vaccine are the following: - Anyone who is severely allergic to
eggs. - Anyone who has had an allergic reaction to a previous
flu shot. - Anyone who has had a recent febrile illness (should
wait until the fever resolves before getting the vaccine. -
Anyone with a history of Guillan Barre within 6 weeks of having
received the flu shot. - Children less than 6 months old.
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