Who should get a flu shot?

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends flu shots for:

• Anyone 6 months of age and older.
• People with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease or asthma.
• People with weakened immune systems.
• People who live with, or provide care for, children and adults.
• Women who will be pregnant during the flu season.

Who should get a pneumonia vaccine?

The Centers for disease Control (CDC) recommends pneumonia vaccination for:

• All adults 65 years of age and older
• Anyone 2 through 64 years of age with chronic illness
• Anyone 19 through 64 years of age who is a smoker or has asthma
• Women who smoke or have asthma, have a chronic illness or compromised immune system should be immunized before becoming pregnant.