Vaccine, influenza


Everyone age 65 or more;
People with chronic diseases of the heart;
People with chronic diseases of the lung;
People with chronic diseases of the kidneys;
People with diabetes;
People with immunosuppression;
People with severe forms of anemia;
Residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities;
Children and teenagers receiving long-term aspirin therapy (who may therefore be at risk for developing Reye syndrome after an influenza virus infection);
People in close or frequent contact with anyone at high risk.

People with an allergy to eggs should not receive influenza vaccine.

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