People with asthma, heart disease, diabetes, and a number of other chronic health conditions are at higher risk of developing potentially serious flu complications that can result in hospitalization or even death.
In fact, during recent flu seasons, 9 out of 10 people hospitalized with flu had at least one underlying health condition – that’s why getting an annual flu vaccine is especially important for people with certain chronic health conditions.
Click here to read more about who is at high risk for the flu.