Special considerations for influenza in the elderly / 中华老年医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Influenza is a common disease that affects the population in many ways.When the elderly contract influenza, they are prone to complications, leading to severe illness and even death.Influenza has serious consequences to the health of older people.Identification and prevention of influenza in the elderly are of critical importance.This paper summarizes certain distinctive features of influenza in the elderly.