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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

CAUTION! To people who are at risk

People who are at risk for severe illness/complications from influenza A(H1N1) infections must SEEK IMMEDIATE TREATMENT
Individuals at risk for Severe Illness/Complications are as follows:

  • Children younger than 5 years old

  • Persons aged 65 years and older

  • Children and adolescent (less than 19 years old) on long term asprin therapy

  • Pregnant women

  • Adults and children with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, organ failure, cardiovascular diseases, hepatic, hematologic, neurologic, neuromuscular, or metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus

  • Adults and children who have immunosuppression (including that was caused by medications or by HIV infection).

  • Residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities

  • Individuals who are obese

Source: NST

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