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Why are people 65 and older prioritized for antiviral treatment if they get sick with the flu, but they are not in one of the early groups prioritized to get H1N1 vaccine?

April 26, 2017antiviral early flu groups Older people prioritized sick treatment

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Why are people 65 and older prioritized for antiviral treatment if they get sick with the flu, but they are not in one of the early groups prioritized to get H1N1 vaccine?

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Persons who are 65 years and older are less likely to become ill with H1N1 flu compared to younger persons. However, when persons aged 65 years or older become ill with flu, they are at higher risk for severe flu-related complications.