Flu Shot

It's that dreaded time of the year again - flu season.  The best way to avoid getting the flu is by getting your yearly flu shot.  While it is important for everyone to receive a flu shot yearly, it is particularly important for the following individuals to receive the vacination:

• Pregnant Women
• Individuals over 50 years old
• Young Children - between ages 6 months through 4 years
• Individuals who have asthma
• Residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities
• Health-care personnel
• Individuals who have daily contact with children who younger than 5 years old

You should not receive a flu shot if you are allgeric to eggs or have ever had severe allergic reaction to the influenza vaccine.