Who is most at risk for complications of the SEASONAL flu virus?
The vaccine is available to everyone over the age of 6 months.
The province of Ontario has stocked enough flu vaccine for everyone and they recommend that everyone get protected with a flu shot.
However, there are some who are strongly recommended to get a flu shot. Click on the links below to learn more:
- those who are at a higher risk for complications
- anyone who cares for someone who is at higher risk for complications
Those who are at a higher risk of complications
- People, of any age, with a chronic illness
- People over the age of 65
- People who live in nursing homes or other chronic care homes
- Healthy children who are between 6 and 23 months
- Healthy pregnant women (risk increases with length of pregnancy; higher risk in third vs second trimester)
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Anyone who cares for someone who is at higher risk for complications
- Health care workers in hospitals and other care facilities
- People who live with or take care of someone who is at high risk from complications
- People who live with or take care of an infant under 6 months; infants can’t get the flu shot
- People who live with someone expecting a new born during flu season
- People who give care to children under 2 years or 24 months.
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