<p>The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) initially recommended that the H1N1 flu vaccine be made available first to the following groups which are most likely to get the flu:</p> <ul> <li>Pregnant women</li> <li>Household and caregiver contacts of children younger than 6 months of age (e.g. parents, siblings, and child care providers)</li> <li>Health care and emergency medical services personnel</li> <li>Persons from 6 months to 24 years of age</li> <li>People aged 25 to 64 years with medical conditions associated with a higher risk of flu complications (e.g. asthma, diabetes)</li> </ul> <p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">However, H1N1 flu shots are widely available and everyone is urged to get vaccinated. Protect yourself in case there is a third flu wave this winter. <br /> Enter your zip code in the <a href="http://www.flu.gov">Flu Vaccine Locator</a> to learn where to get vaccinated.<br /> </span></p> 2009-09-14T14:21:32-04:00 false 4142 2009-09-21T00:00:00-04:00 Who will be recommended as target groups to receive the H1N1 flu shot (vaccine)? 2010-01-09T19:13:36-05:00 2010-01-09T14:14:02-05:00 1