Is Flu Vaccination necessary?

Flu vaccination is to protect you against Influenza.  People who should get the flu vaccine include:

• Healthcare workers with patient contact
• Laboratory workers exposed to the virus
• Those with underlying chronic illness of the lungs or heart, like asthma
• Those with diabetes, kidney or blood disorders or lowered immunity
• Pregnant women at all stages of pregnancy
• Children aged 12 to 59 months
• Elderly