Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2018–19 Influenza Season

Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2018–19 Influenza Season

Prime time for flu vaccination

Anyone who lives with or cares for an individual at high risk for flu-related complications should receive a flu vaccine. Flu outbreaks can occur as early as October. Flu vaccination is particularly important for populations at high risk for flu-related complications. Those populations include elders and anyone who has a chronic medical condition or lives in a long-term care facility.   Annual flu vaccination is recommended for most people age 6 months and older.