Flu vaccination is the best protection against the flu.  The seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu vaccines are separate vaccinations; both vaccinations are needed for protection.

Seasonal Flu Vaccinations

Seasonal flu vaccination is especially important for people at high risk of serious flu complications, including young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease and people 65 years and older.  Seasonal flu vaccine also is important for health care workers, and other people who live with or care for high risk people to keep from making them sick.  The seasonal flu vaccine will not protect against H1N1 flu.

Seasonal Flu Vaccination Availability

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 2009 H1N1 Vaccinations

 H1N1 Influenza Questions and Answers (English) / (Spanish)

The CDC does not expect that there will be a shortage of H1N1 flu vaccine, but it is likely that initially, the vaccine will be available in limited quantities.  The CDC recommends that certain priority groups be the first to receive the H1N1 flu vaccine.  The priority groups are pregnant women, household contacts and caregivers of infants less than 6 months old, healthcare and emergency personnel, people from 2 years through 24 years of age, and people 24 through 49 years of age who have certain health conditions.  As the supply becomes more available, everyone is urged to get vaccinated.

2009 H1N1 Vaccination Availability