Vaccine is available for everyone this Year. 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, 2012)
* Pregnant women
* Children 6 months to 4 years of age
* 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, 2012
Other groups:
* Healthcare providers, health care students and registered volunteers
* Physicians and medical office staff
* People providing regular child care to children less than 5 years of age
* 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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