Anyone at any age can have serious complications from the flu, but those at highest risk include:
People over age 50 Children between 6 months and 2 years Women more than 3 months pregnant during the flu season Anyone living in a long-term care facility Anyone with chronic heart, lung, or kidney conditions, diabetes, or a weakened immune system
In most individuals who are otherwise healthy, the flu goes away within 7 to 10 days.
What to expect if I have Influenza  (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Anyone at any age can have serious complications from the flu, but those at highest risk include:
People over age 50 Children between 6 months and 2 years Women more than 3 months pregnant during the flu season Anyone living in a long-term care facility Anyone with chronic heart, lung, or kidney conditions, diabetes, or a weakened immune system
In most individuals who are otherwise healthy, the flu goes away within 7 to 10 days.