📌 Older Adults and Influenza: Simple Prevention… Greater Protection
Influenza can be more serious for older adults because aging may weaken the immune response. Many older adults may also have chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, or respiratory diseases.
For this reason, early prevention is not just a precaution. It is an important way to reduce the risk of infection and complications, such as pneumonia, worsening of chronic diseases, and hospitalization.