Who should get a shot?
The flu is a contagious virus that is spread from one person to another through tiny droplets that are released into the air when a person infected with the flu coughs or sneezes. Sometimes, people can become infected by touching their nose or mouth after touching something infected by the flu virus.
Who should get a shot?
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Who should get a shot?
babies and kids under age 5 people older than 50 adults and kids who have health problems, such as diabetes and asthma Anyone who's at risk of getting really sick needs to get a flu shot, or vaccine (say: vak-seen). People such as doctors and nurses also need the shot because they take care of sick people. It’s good for kids who are around older people and younger kids (like little brothers and sisters) to get the vaccine too.
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