WHO NEEDS A FLU SHOT?

The CDC recommends that the following people get a flu shot:

• All persons, including school-aged children, who want to reduce the risk of becoming ill with influenza or of transmitting influenza to others
• All children aged 6 months–4 years
• Children and adolescents receiving long-term aspirin therapy
• Women who will be pregnant during the influenza season
• Adults and children who have chronic conditions such as asthma, seizure disorders & diabetes

For more information on the flu and flu shots, go to http://www.cdc.gov/flu/

• If you would like to get a flu shot, you can find a location in your area at: www.flucliniclocator.org
• If you are a Group Health Coop member, you can get information on flu shot clinics at http://www.ghc.org/provider/flu/fluclinics.jhtml (there is no fee for members)