Flu can make chronic health problems worse. #Fluvaccine is the best protection from #flu and its potentially serious complications.
These are some of the groups of people who are at high risk for complications from the flu:
People 65 years and older are at higher risk of developing serious complications from flu compared with young, healthy adults.
Adults and children with chronic conditions such as: •Asthma•Heart Disease & Stroke•Diabetes•Chronic Kidney Disease
PregnancyChanges to the immune system, heart, and lungs during pregnancy make people more susceptible to potentially serious flu complications. Flu may also be harmful for a developing baby.
Don’t wait, get your flu shot today.
For more information about how the flu affects high risk individuals, visit:
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/index.htm
Source: CDC
Original source can be found here.
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