Who is most at risk from the flu?

Anyone can get the flu.

But the flu can be worse for:

  • people younger than 5 years old

  • people 65 years and older

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

  • pregnant women.

People who have certain health problems can also be more at risk, including people:

  • with heart disease

  • who can find it hard to breathe.

What if you are at high risk from the flu?

You can talk to your doctor if you are at high risk from the flu.

Your doctor can help you plan what to do before you get sick.

For example, the doctor can help you plan the right medicine to take if you get sick.