Flu Shot Facts:
Who should get a shot?
 Anyone 65 years of age or older.- Nursing home or long-term care facility residents.
- People with chronic lung or heart disorders
- People with impaired immune systems.
- Children 6 months up to 18 years who are on long-term aspirin treatment.
- Women who will be at least 6 months pregnant or deliver during the flu
season.
- Health care workers.
- Anyone living with others in a high-risk group for flu.
Consult with your doctor before getting an influenza vaccination
if
you have ever had a serious allergic reaction to eggs or a previous
dose of influenza vaccine, or have a history of Guillain-Barr Syndrome.
If you are moderately or severely ill at the time the shot is scheduled you should usually wait until you recover before
getting influenza vaccine. Talk to your doctor or nurse about
rescheduling the vaccination.
What are my risks?
Call 401-444-4800 for more flu shot information.
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