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