Health Tip: Who Needs a Flu Shot?

(HealthDay News) -- Debating whether to get a flu shot? With few exceptions, most people will benefit and a few in particular really need the vaccine.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says these people are at greatest risk of flu and should get the shot:

• Children between the ages of 6 months and 4 years, and seniors aged 50 and older.
• People with a chronic illness, such as diabetes, asthma, cardiovascular disease or kidney disease. Also, anyone with a suppressed immune system.
• Pregnant women.
• Children on aspirin therapy.
• Anyone living in a nursing home or long-term care facility.
• People who work in a health-care setting.
• People who live with young children or older adults.
• People who are obese.
• People of Alaskan or American Indian descent.