The CDC has recommended that certain populations receive the 2009 H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available. Initial prioritization includes pregnant women, people who live with or care for children younger than six months of age, children and young adults from 6 months to 24 years old, and people from 25 through 64 years old if they have chronic medical conditions that increase their risk of complications from influenza infection.

The CDC also recommends people take common-sense steps like washing your hands frequently; covering your mouth with your arm when you cough and sneeze; and staying home when you are sick to help protect others from the flu.

The U.S. health care system has a responsibility to achieve maximal vaccination and effective treatment of H1N1 flu and its emerging risks, and we are eager to do our part to be sure that populations at high risk are immunized against this virus.

Source: wellpoint