Swine Flu Information for High Risk Populations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that persons who are at high risk of complications from novel influenza A (H1N1) (Swine Flu) infection should consider staying away from public gatherings.  These persons at high risk of complications should consider their risk of exposure to H1N1 if they attend public gatherings in communities where the H1N1 virus is circulating.  

Persons at High Risk for Complications Include:

• persons with certain chronic medical conditions
• children less than 5 years of age
• persons 65 years of age and older
• pregnant women