Why Do Some People Die From the Flu?
Most people–young and old–who get sick recover. Find out what makes a person more at risk for serious complications.
Sarah Klein January 24, 2018
By all accounts, it’s been a pretty terrible flu season. There’s widespread flu activity across the country, a vaccine that’s not all that effective, and an onslaught of news stories of flu-related deaths.
Adults and children who otherwise seemed healthy are dying from the flu shortly after developing symptoms, according to accounts from their families. Michael Messenger, 12, died just days after a rapid flu test at an urgent care center came back negative. Katharine Gallagher, 27, died five days after leaving work early with flu symptoms, which progressed to severe acute bronchial pneumonia. It’s all more than a little frightening.
http://www.health.com/cold-flu-sinus/how-do-you-die-from-flu
