zbl
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the age of normal patient for influenza vaccine is 50, 55 or 65? I'm confused.
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| GDS2008
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We had this discussion a few weeks back. The last tiem I checked on the CDC website (a week back), it was 50. U never know they might lower it dwon t0 45 by the time we take the exam 
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| frank100
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as a general recomendation everybody must get the vaccine in a yearly basis.
but there are target groups that should get it:
persons at increased risk for complications from influenza (e.g., children 6-23 months old, adults ≥65 years old, and persons with chronic medical conditions)
persons aged 50-64 years
persons who can transmit influenza to those at high risk
all healthcare personnel
so, CDC makes a lot of overlap when pointing at a specific age and who must get it.
conclusion: on USMLE it is always needed, except when there is a real contraindication such as: Severe allergic reaction to previous dose or vaccine component, including egg protein.
hope it helps, as GDS2008 just did.
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| frank100
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forgot: when it comes to children (0-18 y/o), everybody over 6mo of age need influenza vaccine, at least in a yearly basis.
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| cbenitesch
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Routine annual vaccination is recommended for people over 50 y.o.
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| zbl
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thank you all for the help
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