Guidance for-High Risk Groups

The flu shot is recommended for people 6 months or older and is especially important for people at high risk for complications and their caregivers.  We all play a role in protecting each other.

On this page:

• Pregnant Women
• Children
• People 65 and Older 
• People with Underlying Medical Conditions
• First Responders 
• Healthcare Professionals 
• Caregivers 
• Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups

• Pregnant? You Need a Flu Shot! |  Spanish | Chinese
• Pregnant Women Are at Risk |  Spanish
• A Shot of Protection for You and Your Baby

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• Flu & Pregnant Women |  Spanish

• Flu Guide for Parents | Spanish
  
• Flu Vaccination Reduces Hospitalizations and Emergency Department Visits in Children
• Talking to Children About the Flu | Spanish

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• Flu & Young Children | Spanish

• People 65 Years and Older Need a Flu Shot |  Spanish
• By Protecting Myself, I'm Protecting Her | Spanish
• Get Connected!  A County of San Diego Guide to Becoming Engaged in the Community

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• Flu & People 65 Years and Older |  Spanish

• Treating Influenza (Flu) for People with Chronic Conditions
  
• If You Have Asthma, Flu Can Be a Knockout Punch
• My Little Girl Has Diabetes. We'll Both Get Our Flu Vaccines
• If You Have HIV or AIDS, get a Flu Shot
• The Dangers of Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 in Adults with Chronic Health Conditions

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• Cancer & Flu | Spanish
• Flu & People with Heart Disease | Spanish
• Flu & People with Diabetes | Spanish
• Flu & People with Asthma | Spanish

• First Responders: What You Need to Know

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• Emergency Preparedness & Response | Spanish

• I Won't Spread Flu to My Patients
• Yo Me Vacuno Protejo a Mis Pacientes
• Who Are You Getting Your Flu Shot For?
• Make a Strong Flu Vaccine Recommendation
• Influenza Vaccinations for Healthcare Personnel
• All Healthcare Workers Need Flu Vaccines

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• Information for Health Professionals | Spanish
• Health Care Workers
• Best Practices for Increasing Influenza Vaccination for Healthcare Personnel | Spanish

• Caregiver Toolbox

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• Caregiving for Friends and Family: A Public Health Issue
• Caring for Someone Sick | Spanish
• Flu Information for Caregivers of Cancer Patients and Survivors | Spanish
• Caring for Yourself When Caring for Another | Spanish

• Protect the Circle of Life
• Life is a Delicate Balance
• American Indians and Alaskan Natives are at Higher Risk of Developing Complications from the Flu
• CDC says "Take 3" Actions to Fight the Flu
• Protect Yourself. Protect the People You Love
• Who Are You Getting a Flu Shot for?
• Sleeve Up to Fight the Flu
• Seasonal Vaccination Campaign Resources for African Americans

Website Resource Links:

• Flu Disparities Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups
• American Indians & Alaskan Natives

Recursos en Español

• No tiene más excusas: necesita la vacuna contra la influenza

• Sitio de Internet de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades en Español—Influenza (Gripe)
  • Disparidades de la influenza entre grupos de minorías raciales y étnicas
  • Personas Con Un Alto Riesgo de tener complicaciones por la influenza
  • Herramientas de Comunicación en Español