Influenza (Flu) Vaccine | Washington State Department of Health

Influenza (flu) vaccine is made each year with the most common circulating strains. Yearly flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged six months and older. Certain people are at greater risk, including:

There are two types of seasonal flu vaccine an injectable (shot) and a nasal spray. With either one, kids under nine may need two doses in the same flu season if they haven't had flu vaccine before or if they haven't had two seasonal flu vaccines in any previous season.

There are special kinds of flu shots for people aged 65 and older that are different than regular flu shots. Fluzone High-Dose and Fluad adjuvanted shots are intended to give a stronger immune response than regular flu shots, offering better protection against flu illness. Your doctor will help you understand which flu shot is right for you. Grandparents Protect your loved ones against flu and whooping cough (PDF) Other languages available

Current State-Supplied Flu-Containing Vaccines

Nasal Spray (PDF) - Live, Intranasal Influenza Vaccine.

Flu Shot (PDF) - Inactivated Influenza Vaccine.

Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices United States, 202021 Influenza Season, CDC MMWR

Vaccine Choice Product Overview (PDF)

Health Care Worker Influenza Immunization Toolkit, WithinReach WA

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Flu Vaccines

Knock Out Flu

Frequently Asked Questions about Flu Vaccine

Flu Vaccine Safety and Availability, FDA

Vaccines and Immunizations, CDC

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