Version August 2025
| 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 |
| People 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) |
