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Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a seasonal flu shot to help prevent the flu. Flu protection is especially important for certain high-risk groups:
• Young children, since they are at greater risk for influenza complications.
• Children with underlying medical problems such as neuro-developmental or other disorders. These children particularly need the added protection of flu vaccination. Two flu-related deaths of children under 18 years of age were reported in Mississippi during last year’s flu season.
• Adults 65 and older, who are hospitalized for flu more often than younger adults.
• More about flu vaccinations for older adults »
• Pregnant women, who are more likely to become severely ill from the flu than other women. A mother’s flu vaccination also helps protect newborns from flu.
• More about flu vaccinations for pregnant women
• Anyone with a chronic illness.
In addition, if you are a caregiver responsible for someone in a high-risk group, you should also be vaccinated against the flu in order to avoid infecting others. Children under 6 months old, who are too young to receive flu vaccinations, are especially vulnerable.
Flu vaccination can take up to two weeks to reach maximum effectiveness. Get your flu shot today to make sure that you’re protected in time. Check our website to find flu shot availability near you.
