5 Things That Boost Your Flu Risk

Here we look at five groups of people who have a higher risk of contracting the flu and who might benefit from being vaccinated against it. By The HealthCentral Editorial Team

Are you at greater risk?

Are you at greater risk?

Cold and flu season is here, a time when many people wonder if they should get a flu vaccination. Though your doctor can best advise you on this issue, there are some people for whom flu shots are especially recommended.

Here we look at five groups of people who have a higher risk of contracting the flu and who might benefit from being vaccinated against it.

By The HealthCentral Editorial Team— Last Modified: 03/28/2012, First Published: 09/07/2011