Like the seasonal flu, family caregivers must take special precautions when it comes to guarding against the H1N1 (swine) flu because your loved ones may be at higher risk for more serious complications from the flu than the population at large. The CDC recommends that those with chronic medical conditions as well as their family caregivers receive the seasonal flu vaccine annually. In addition, young people as well as younger and middle-aged adults with chronic medical conditions are at the top of the priority list when it comes to receiving the H1N1 flu vaccine, which is scheduled to become available in mid- to late-October. Flu.gov
See also: Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home
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