para>The flu vaccine is especially important for:
Children age 6 months through 4 years
Adults age 50 or older
People with long-term health problems, such as:
Lung disease, including asthma or COPD
Heart disease
Diabetes
Severe obesity
People who have trouble fighting infections, for example because they:
Are being treated for cancer
Have HIV/AIDS
Had an organ transplant
Women who are or will be pregnant during the flu season
Children age 6 months through 18 years who take aspirin every day
People who live in nursing homes or long-term care facilities
Native Americans, including Alaska Natives
People who live with or care for people at high risk (listed above)
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