Who should be vaccinated?
Vaccination is recommended for persons at high risk. This group includes persons aged over 65, immune-compromised individuals (e.g. by HIV infection and steroid treatment), diabetics, adults and children with chronic debilitating diseases (e.g. cardiac, pulmonary and renal diseases). Vaccination is also recommended for individuals who may spread influenza to those at high risk, e.g. medical and nursing staff. Persons with a serious allergy to hen’s eggs should not be vaccinated. Vaccination is generally not advised for women in their first trimester of pregnancy and children younger than 6 months.
