What Is Influenza A?
7. Who’s At Risk
People who are at a higher risk of catching the flu include those that live in close quarters with a lot of other people. This is simply because there is a greater chance of an infected person passing it onto others. Another risk factor is age and people under 12 years old are at greater risk, as are those over the age of 65.
Some chronic illnesses will also make somebody more prone to influenza type A, as are people who have a weakened immune system. People that are taking aspirin should stop doing so if they have the flu in order to prevent a serious reaction. People who are obese are also more likely to develop complications, and pregnant women are also more at risk.
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