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People at Greater Risk for Complications

 
 

Certain people have greater risk of serious flu-related complications. They should consult their health care providers now to develop a plan for prevention and treatment should they develop symptoms. In lieu of such a plan, they should consult their health care providers immediately with the onset of flu-like symptoms. Those at greater risk include the following:

  • Pregnant women
  • People of any age with chronic medical conditions, including:
    • asthma
    • diabetes
    • blood disorders
    • weakened immune system
    • heart, lung, liver, or kidney disease
    • cancer
    • neurological disorders
    • neuromuscular disorders
  • adults 65 years and older
  • children younger than five years of age
 
 
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