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2. ‘High risk’ groups

The groups who are considered to be at a 'high risk' from flu include:
  • people aged 65 and over;
  • people with respiratory disease such as bronchitis, asthma and emphysema;
  • people with heart disease, kidney disease or diabetes;
  • people whose immune system is weak because of disease or treatment; and
  • residents of care homes or other long-stay care accommodation.

The Department of Health specifically recommends vaccination of those people who are in a 'high risk' group.

 

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