Who gets the flu more easily?

Anyone can get the flu. However, some people with weaker immunity are at greater risk.

• Very young children, especially those who go to kindergarten, daycare or nursery, as well as people who are in contact with them.
• The elderly, in particular if they live in retirement homes, rest homes or reception centers. It is also in this group that we find 80% to 90% of death caused by the flu.
• The health workers, due to frequent contact with groups at risk.
• Pregnant women
• People suffering from obesity,
• People with chronic illnessAs HIV AIDS, kidney disease, liver disease, cardiovascular or pulmonary disorder, severe anemia, severe chronic neurological disease or diabetes.

What are the risk factors for influenza?

• Have a weakened immune system, due to chronic stress, lack of sleep, poor diet, etc.
• Frequently attend public places during epidemic periods (markets, public transport, public toilets, etc.).
• Share a restricted space with several people, for example traveling by train, plane or on cruise ships.
• Visiting a sick person have influenza.
• To smoke.