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Are you at risk?

Flu vaccination is now recommended for everyone over 6 months of age,¹ however some groups of people are at higher risk.² To determine if you or someone you love is at greater risk for influenza and its complications, please answer the following questions.

Are you 50 years or older?

YES

Will you be pregnant during influenza season?

YES

Do you have a chronic heart, lung, seizure, or neuromuscular condition?

YES

Were you seen by your doctor or hospitalized in the past year for diabetes, severe kidney disease, immunodeficiency (including immunodeficiency caused by medications or by human immunodeficiency virus [HIV])?

YES

Are you a healthcare worker who has any contact with patients?

YES

Do you provide care for or live with someone in a high–risk group, such as a child, a senior, or a chronically ill person?

YES

You are 50 years or older
You will be pregnant during influenza season
You have a chronic heart, lung, seizure, or neuromuscular condition
You were seen by your doctor or hospitalized in the past year for diabetes, severe kidney disease, immunodeficiency (including immunodeficiency caused by medications or by human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
You are a healthcare worker who has any contact with patients or residents
You provide care for or live with someone in a high-risk group, such as a child, a senior, or a chronically ill person

You are considered at high risk for influenza-related complications and you are at risk for transmitting the influenza to high-risk individuals, as you are in close contact with people who may be susceptible to complications related to the influenza. You should talk to your doctor about getting vaccinated to help protect yourself and your loved ones and/or people in your care.

Since you answered no to all of the questions, you are neither considered at high risk for influenza-related complications nor for transmission of influenza. However, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends vaccination for any person who wishes to reduce the likelihood of becoming ill with influenza or transmitting influenza to others.

References:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Influenza recommendation 2010-2011 press release. CDC Web site.www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2010/r100224.htm. Accessed August 23, 2010.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Flu symptoms & severity. CDC Web site.www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/symptoms.htm. Accessed August 23, 2010.

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Influenza vaccination may not prevent the disease in 100% of individuals. Persons should consult their healthcare provider to determine if they have a condition that precludes them from receiving the vaccine. All vaccines have side effects. The most common side effects of influenza vaccines include local reactions and mild general symptoms.

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