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What are reasons why should a healthy person between the ages of 15 and 24 get a flu shot?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

FLU vaccine.: According to the CDC: 'All people 6 months of age and older should get flu vaccine.' You can check site at: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-flu.pdf. Getting the flu shot is important because it can prevent you from getting the flu or lead to lighter symptoms if you do become infected. Take care.

Answered 6/19/2014

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