Influenza infections are a regular occurrence throughout the year in Malaysia, and it can affect anyone. It kills up to 650,000 people around the world each year, and according to the World Health Organization, 99% of deaths in children under the age of 5 living in developing countries are due to influenza-related infections. galencentre.org
Who's at risk?
We tend to think catching the flu is no big deal, and while most symptoms are often mild, influenza can cause serious illnesses among the high-risk, leading to hospitalisation and even death.
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