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People with Health Conditions
Do you have a chronic health condition? In this section you will learn which health conditions increase your risk of getting the flu or experiencing flu-related complications and special steps you should take during flu season.
Arthritis & the Flu
Learn which types of inflammatory arthritis and arthritis medications increase your risk of flu-related complications.
Asthma & the Flu
Get information on keeping yourself healthy and preventing the flu-related complications common for people living with asthma.
Cancer & the Flu
Learn how living with or surviving cancer increases your risk of flu-related complications and how to keep yourself healthy this flu season.
Diabetes & the Flu
Get tips for preventing the flu, managing your diabetes if you get the flu, and information on additional treatment recommendations for diabetics.
Heart Disease & the Flu
Learn how heart disease weakens your body’s ability to fight the flu and how you can stay healthy this flu season.
HIV/AIDS & the Flu
Learn how HIV/AIDS increases your risk of prolonged illness and serious complications, including pneumonia. Read about how you can prevent the flu and its side effects.