Who should get a flu shot?

The Department of Health and CDC recommend that people in certain priority groups receive inactivated influenza vaccine (i.e., the “flu shot”) until October 24, 2005:

People 65 years and older
children aged 6–23 months
people aged 2–64 years with chronic health conditions
residents of nursing home or long-term care facilities
pregnant women
health-care personnel who provide direct patient care
household contacts and caregivers of children less than 6 months of age

Beginning October 24, 2006, all persons can get a flu shot.

Use of the Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine
The nasal-spray flu vaccine (FluMist) is always an option for healthy persons aged 5-49 years who are not pregnant. This vaccine is not subject to prioritization and can be given to healthy 5-49 year olds at any time.

How to find a flu shot

1. Call your regular doctor
2. Call the spokane regional health department

Find out more about Flu Shots from the Washington State Department of Health website

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