NMDOH URGES RESIDENTS TO GET FLU SHOT
The New Mexico Department of Health is urging all New Mexicans to get their flu shot this year.
following groups of people are strongly recommended to be vaccinated because they are at high risk for complications from influenza, or because they live with or care for people at high risk for developing flu-related
complications:
- Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2
- Pregnant women (all trimesters), and up to two weeks post-partum
- People ages 65 years and older People of any age with medical conditions like asthma, diabetes, lung or heart disease, and those who are immunocompromised
- People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
- People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including healthcare
personnel and caregivers of babies younger than six months American Indians and
Alaskan Natives
- People who are morbidly obese Caregivers to the groups mentioned
above and all healthcare workers need to get vaccinated every year to protect the people they care for or treat.
People in these groups should also consider seeing their healthcare provider as early as possible to be evaluated for antiviral medication if they develop flu symptoms because the sooner that these medications are begun, the better the chance of preventing serious complications.
People who have the flu may have some or all the following symptoms: Fever or feeling feverish/chills Cough Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Muscle or body aches Headaches Fatigue (tiredness) Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults. “Remember that to avoid catching the flu or passing it on to others, everyone should wash their hands frequently, cover their mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, and stay home when ill.”
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