People in any of the following high-risk groups should get their flu shot early in the fall of each year: Adults 65 years or older Kids under 5 years old Women who are pregnant or up to two weeks postpartum Every resident of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other care facilities Patients with compromised immune systems Patients with chronic illnesses like heart, kidney, or liver disease, diabetes, or asthma Is the flu vaccine safe
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If youre feeling unusually tired, your hair is thinning, or you experience any of the other symptoms mentioned above, it may make sense to get your vitamin levels tested
Recommended daily intake for adults is 1.5 micrograms according to UK dietary reference values