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