Who is at risk of severe Flu?

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According to the CDC, individuals with the following risk factors are at an increased risk of getting severe flu and flu-related complications such as pneumonia and respiratory failure:

  • Asthma
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Kidney transplant recipients
  • Individuals undergoing dialysis treatment
  • Neurologic and neurodevelopment conditions
  • Blood disorders (e.g., sickle cell disease)
  • Chronic lung disease (e.g., COPD, cystic fibrosis)
  • Endocrine disorders (e.g., diabetes mellitus)
  • Heart disease (e.g., congenital heart disease, CHF)
  • Liver disorders
  • Metabolic disorders (e.g., inherited/metabolic disorders)
  • Obesity (BMI ≥ 40)
  • Weakened immune system due to disease or medications
  • Stroke
  • Certain disabilities (muscle/lung function, swallowing)

If you have any of the above medical conditions, you should seek expert care if you have flu.

Signs of severe flu may include:

  • Difficulty breathing
  • Persistent cough
  • Chest pain
  • Bluish discoloration of lips
  • Inability to complete sentences
  • Inability to lie down

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