Friday, September 11, 2009

Which groups at high risk for severe illness from Influenza A (H1N1) infection?


  • Children younger than 5 years old
  • Persons aged 65 years and older
  • Children and adolescents (<>
  • Pregnant women
  • Adults and children with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, organ failure, cardiovascular disease , hepatic, heamatological, neurologic, neuromuscular or metabolic disorders such as Diabetes Mellitus
  • Adults and children who have immunosuppression
  • Residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities
Ref: http://h1n1.moh.gov.my/highRisk.php

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