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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highly recommends flu vaccinations for…
ü All children 6 months to 18 years, unless they have a serious egg allergy. (Previously, flu vaccine was recommended for children under 5 or those with chronic illnesses such as asthma.)
ü Adults 50 and older
ü People of any age with certain lung, heart or other chronic disorders, or a weakened immune system.
ü All women who will be pregnant during flu season.
ü Resident of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities.
ü Health care workers.
ü Parents/caregivers of people with high-risk conditions.
Referenced from "To curb FLU, CDC urges vaccine for most kids" and most adults! St. Petersburg Times. September 9, 2008.
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