Who is at risk of developing complications from H1N1 flu?
The same age and risk groups who are at higher risk for seasonal flu complications are also at higher risk of complications from H1N1 flu. These include the following groups: • Children younger than 5 years of age (especially those under 2 years old) • Pregnant women • Adults and children with: • Lung conditions (including asthma) • Heart conditions (except hypertension) • Chronic kidney and liver disease • Blood disorders (including sickle cell disease) • Neurological disorders • Metabolic disorders • Immunosuppression (including those who have weakened immune systems from conditions such as cancer or HIV infections or from medications) • Children and adolescents younger than 19 who are on long-term aspirin therapy • People 65 or older • Residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities.
