All ages benefit from annual influenza vaccine but it is important those considered at high risk be immunized People at high risk of complications or hospitalization:
* People 65 years of age or older (or turn 65 prior to March 31, 2013)
* Pregnant women in all trimesters
* Children 6 months up to and including 59 months of age (younger than 5 years old)
* People who are severely obese
* People of any age who are residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities
* Anyone with chronic health conditions
Household and close contacts:
* Of any of the categories listed above
* Of infants less than 6 months of age
* Households expecting a newborn before March 31, 2013
Other groups:
* Healthcare providers, students and registered volunteers
* Physicians and medical office staff
* People providing regular child care to children less than 5 years of age, whether in or out of the home
* People employed in the poultry and hog industry
If you have any questions, contact the Saskatoon Health Region at 655-4620
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