2005 Recommendations

Vaccination with the nasal-spray flu vaccine is always an option for healthy persons aged 5-49 years who are not pregnant. This vaccine is not subject to prioritization and can be given to healthy 5- to 49-year-olds at any time.

People Displaced By Hurricane Katrina

Influenza vaccination is recommended for all people 6 months of age and older who have been displaced by hurricane Katrina and are living in crowded group settings. Click here for more information.

Who Should Not Be Vaccinated

Some people should not be vaccinated without first consulting a physician. They include:

•People who have a severe allergy to chicken eggs. •People who have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination in the past. •People who developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks of getting an influenza vaccine previously. •Children less than 6 months of age (influenza vaccine is not approved for use in this age group). •People who have a moderate or severe illness with a fever should wait to get vaccinated until their symptoms lessen.

If you have questions about whether you should get a flu vaccine, consult your health-care provider.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention