The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has strongly recommended that ALL persons, 6 months or older, receive a flu vaccine for the 2010-2011 flu season.  The swine flu has hit the 5-17 year-old population especially hard.  Those hospitalized with the disease generally had an underlying illness, like asthma, to weaken their immune system and allow them to be more susceptible to the virus.

As of mid February, 126 million doses of the vaccine had been ordered by states, with health departments targeting at-risk groups for treatment.

If you are pregnant, over 50 years of age, or the parent of small children–get yourself (and your children over 6 months) vaccinated!

View the CDC’s press release.