Who should NOT get a flu shot?

A: Before considering a flu shot consult with your health care provider. People who should not get flu shots include children younger than six months of age (influenza vaccine is not approved for this age group) and anyone who has had a moderate to severe illness with a fever (they should wait until they recover to get vaccinated). Other people who should not get flu shots: anyone who had had a severe allergy to chicken eggs, anyone who has had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination, and anyone who has developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks of getting an influenza vaccine.