Are you at risk of contacting the virus?
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We are all considered to be at risk and you should schedule an appointment to be vaccinated for the regular seasonal flu if you are over 6 months of age.

However, you are considered to be at higher risk if you meet any of the following criteria:

• you are pregnant
• you suffer from a chronic medical condition or immunosuppression
• are a resident of a nursing home
• are a health-care worker
• are a contact or caregiver for children less than 5 years of age or adults age 50 and older
• 50 years of age or older (particularly high risk)

If you meet any of the above-listed criteria you should schedule an appointment to be immunized for the regular seasonal flu now. K'ima:w Medical Center provides flu clinics every Thursday.

In addition to being immunized for the regular seasonal flu all high-risk individuals should plan to get immunized for 2009 H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available in October. Please be aware that this is a different immunization from the regular seasonal flu.