1. Infants and Young Children and Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Key learning from seasonal flu and previous pandemics Children less than 5 years of age have increased risk of complications Children with high risk medical conditions can have severe complications Risk for severe complications are highest among children less than 2 years of age

2. High Risks for Infants and Young Children Other high risk groups: Infants less than 6 months of age Immunosuppressed Chronic kidney disease Heart disease HIV/AIDS Diabetes Asthma or other lung problems Sickle cell disease Those on long-term aspirin therapy Those with poor nutritional and fluid intake Underlying metabolic disorders

3. What To Do Symptoms of severe disease may include: stopping breathing, fast breathing, difficulty breathing, turning blue, dehydration, altered mental status or extreme irritability If you suspect your child has influenza, call your doctor and do not give aspirin or products containing aspirin