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Definition of Flu vaccine Flu vaccine: The flu vaccination influenza is recommended for persons at high risk for serious complications from influenza virus infection. This includes: Everyone age 65 or more; People with chronic diseases of the heart; People with chronic diseases of the lung; People with chronic diseases of the kidneys; People with diabetes; People with immunosuppression; People with severe forms of anemia; Residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities; Children and teenagers receiving long-term aspirin therapy who may therefore be at risk for developing Reye syndrome after an influenza virus infection; People in close or frequent contact with anyone at high risk. People with an allergy to eggs should not receive influenza vaccine.

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