Flu can be more severe in certain people, such as:

• anyone aged 65 and over
• pregnant women
• children and adults with an underlying health condition (such as long-term heart or respiratory disease)
• children and adults with weakened immune systems.

Anyone in these risk groups is more likely to develop potentially serious complications of flu, such as pneumonia (a lung infection), so it’s recommended that they have a flu vaccine every year to help protect them.

Flu Symptoms

Flu symptoms come on very quickly and can include symptoms such as:

• fever (temperature above 38°C)
• aches
• tiredness or exhaustion
• headache

To find out more about flu – symptoms and how to treat flu visit NHS Inform