Flu-related complications kill 36,000 people annually in the U.S. A yearly shot is required because flu viruses can change fast. The current vaccine is based on these changes.
In case there might be a delay in vaccine availability, it’s recommended that high-risk people and those who might transmit the virus to them get a flu shot beginning in October, followed by the general population beginning in November.
High-risk groups include:
– Adults and children over 6 months with asthma or other heart or lung conditions.
– Adults and children over 6 months who need regular medical care due to conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, chronic kidney disease or a weakened immune system.
– Children and teenagers (6 months to 18 years old) on long-term aspirin therapy.
– All children 6 to 23 months old.
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– Women who will be pregnant during the flu season.
– Those over age 50.
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Edited by Curt Wagner ([email protected]) and Kris Karnopp ([email protected])