What Is Influenza B?
8. Who’s At Risk
Influenza type B is common in people of all ages and all walks of life. However, it is more likely to be found in the young and the old as their immune systems are less likely to be resistant. People with weakened immune systems for other reasons are also in a high risk category.
Other factors include people with certain chronic medical conditions, and people of certain ethnic backgrounds. Pregnant women are also at a higher risk of catching influenza type B. Not only are people in higher risk categories more likely to catch the virus, but there is also a greater risk of the symptoms being severe for them.
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