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According to the Centers for disease Control, Flu Shots are Recommended for:
Anyone 50 or older or anyone with a chronic illness such as heart and lung diseases, renal dysfunction or diabetes.
Anyone with a weakened immune system
Pregnant women in the second trimester
Those age 6 months to 18 years and under term aspirin therapy

Who Should Get Pneumonia Shots?
Generally, all adults age 65 or older require one vaccination. (Persons age 65 and older should be administered a second vaccine if they received the vaccine more than 5 years ago, and were less that 65 at the time they received the first vaccine)
All adults with normal immune systems who have chronic illnesses, including heart disease, pulmonary disease diabetes or cirrhosis of the liver
Immuno compromised adults who are at risk of complications from pneumonia children 2 years and older with long term illnesses
Residents of nursing home or chronic care facilities
Household members or those who provide care to those at high risk

Read What Happens to Your Body When You Make the Decision to Quit Smoking! within 20 Minutes the Body Begins a Series of Changes...

20 minutes
Blood pressure drops to normal
Body temperature of hands and feet increases to normal

8 Hours
Carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal
Oxygen level in blood increases to normal

24 Hours
Chance of heart attack decreases

48 Hours
Nerve endings start regrowing
Ability to smell and taste is enhanced

2 Week to 3 Months
Circulation improves
Walking becomes easier
Lung function increases up to 30%

1 to 9 Months
Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, shortness of breath decrease
Cilia regrow in lungs, increasing ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs, reduce infection

Body’s overall energy increases

1 Year
Excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker

5 Years
Lung cancer death rate for average former smoker (one pack a day) decreases by almost half
Stroke risk is reduced to that of a non-smoker 5-15 years after quitting
Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat and esophagus is half that of a smoker’s

10 Years
Lung cancer death rate similar to that of non-smokers
Precancerous cells are replaced
Risk of cancer of mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney and pancreas decreases

15 Years
Risk of coronary heart disease is that of a non-smoker

Basic Strategies

Stay positive. When you wake up, promise yourself that you won’t smoke a cigarette that day.

Picture success. Plan ahead and think of how you’ll deal with stressful situations without lighting up.

Take a breather. Relaxation exercises help relieve urges to smoke. Remember, urges to smoke are temporary.

Work out. Exercise, like swimming, running and racket sports, helps relieve tension and your urge to smoke.

Quit Tips
Nibble on low-calorie items, like carrot sticks, celery and apples; suck cinnamon sticks or chew gum
Stretch out your meals; eat slowly and pause between bites.
After dinner, instead of a cigarette, treat yourself to a mint or a cup of orange tea with honey.
For dessert, grab a tangerine or suck a cinnamon stick. Crack nuts for yourself.