While almost anyone can get influenza, there are a number of 'high risk' groups. People with asthma and other lung diseases are especially vulnerable. These complications can cause death, especially in older people. Young people also die from influenza. The solution is to prevent influenza infections in people at risk.
Vaccination is the only effective way to prevent influenza.
Doctors strongly recommend vaccination every year for adults with asthma, and for children with severe asthma. The influenza vaccine takes about 14 days to provide its greatest protection. Talk to your doctor about getting vaccinated in autumn, before the influenza season arrives. People aged 65 and over receive the vaccine free. In this case, it is wise to be vaccinated before the pregnancy.