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Who Needs a Flu Vaccine

People who should talk to their health care provider before getting a flu shot

Different influenza vaccines are approved for use in people in different age groups.

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In addition, some vaccines are not recommended for certain groups of people. Factors that can determine a person’s suitability for vaccination, or vaccination with a particular vaccine, include a person’s age, health (current and past) and any allergies to influenza vaccine or its components.

Children younger than 6 months of age are too young to get a flu shot.
People with severe, life-threatening allergies to any ingredient in a flu vaccine (other than egg proteins) should not get that vaccine. This might include gelatin, antibiotics, or other ingredients.
People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a dose of influenza vaccine should not get that flu vaccine again and might not be able to receive other influenza vaccines.

If you have had a severe allergic reaction to an influenza vaccine in the past, it is important to talk with your health care provider to help determi