Anyone six months old and up can get an annual flu shot, including pregnant people. There are only a few rare exceptions for who should not get the annual flu shot. Being vaccinated against the flu can help keep the population as healthy as possible and reduce the burden on hospitals.
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). Who needs a flu vaccine.
Levison, S. S., et al. (2022). Guillain–Barré syndrome following influenza vaccination: A 15‐year nationwide population‐based case–control study. European Journal of Neurology.
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