- People at high risk for complications
from the flu, including:
- Children aged 6–59 months,
- Pregnant women,
- People 50 years of age and older, and
- People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions;
- People who live in nursing homes and other long term care facilities.
- People who live with or care for those
at high risk for complications from flu, including:
- Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu (see above)
- Household contacts and out of home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated)
- Healthcare workers.
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Influenza or "flu" is a common occurrence every year in Ohio and considered a very serious disease. Nationwide, influenza and its complications cause approximately 36,000 deaths and 226,000 hospitalizations annually according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Pneumococcal Pneumonia is the most common complication associated with influenza. Together flu and Pneumonia causes over 2100 deaths annually in Ohio, placing them among the top 10 causes of death in the state. This site offers up-to-date information on influenza and pneumococcal vaccine recommendations for high risk groups, resources, and additional key information for health care workers and consumers.
While flu season usually
runs from October through March of each year, health
care professionals are reminded to begin
preparations early, visiting this site often for
accurate information and updates. Committed to
improving the number of appropriate
Partnering to Combat Emerging Infections
 
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Who
Should Get A Flu Shot As Of July 24, 2006
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