Target groups of people who should get vaccinated as soon as possible:

• Pregnant women
• Caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age
• Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
• Persons between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old
• People 25 through 64 years of age with a chronic medical condition such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease

 

Who should NOT get an H1N1 flu shot?

• Anyone with an allergy to eggs
• Children less than 6 months of age (People around them should get vaccinated.)
• People who are moderately or severely ill
• Also tell your health care provider if you’ve ever had an allergic reaction after a seasonal flu vaccine, or Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

 

I’m young and healthy.  Should I really get the H1N1 flu shot?

The CDC recommends you get the vaccine once increased vaccine supplies are available for the general population.  The chances of you getting infected and sick enough to stay home from school or work is higher than the seasonal flu.  While H1N1 doesn’t appear to be more serious than the seasonal flu, there is a higher rate of infection in younger people.

 

How can I get an H1N1 vaccine?

It’s easy to arrange at our select in-store pharmacy locations when vaccine is available.  Contact the pharmacy for up-to-date information.

 

Source: flu.gov