Health Management for Older Adults III - Immunization of Older Adults

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The only contraindication to the flu shot is having a previous anaphylactic reaction to either eggs or the influenza vaccine.

Patients who have a current severe acute illness should not receive the flu vaccine at that time.

Patients on Coumadin can be given the flu vaccine intramuscularly if their INR is not excessively prolonged.