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Influenza can make people of any age ill.
Although most people are ill for only a few days, some have a much more serious illness and may need to be hospitalized. Thousands of people die each year from influenza-related illnesses. Most deaths caused by influenza are in elderly people. People who are at risk for getting a serious case of influenza or a complication should get the vaccine. Personnel at nursing homes or chronic care facilities People who provide home-care to high risk persons, such as visiting nurses and volunteers.