Who is at risk for complications from the flu?
The following groups of people are at greater risk of complications from H1N1 and seasonal flu and should seek medical care if they develop flu symptoms. UT students in any of these higher-risk groups who develop flu symptoms can call the UHS 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line at (512) 475-6877. • Children younger than 5 years old (Children under 2 are especially vulnerable.) • Pregnant women • People with the following conditions: Chronic lung (including asthma), cardiovascular (except hypertension), kidney, liver, blood (including sickle cell disease), neurologic, neuromuscular, or metabolic disorders (including diabetes) • People who have immunodeficiency or immuno-suppression, including that caused by medications (such as corticosteroids and chemotherapy) or diseases such as HIV/AIDS • Adults 65 and older (at risk mainly for complications from seasonal influenza rather than H1N1) • Children ages 6 months to 18 years who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy and who might be at risk for ex
