How does a cognitive or mental disability affect someone’s ability to keep from getting the flu?

Some mental disabilities can lead to challenges in processing information and making decisions. Cognitive disabilities may affect implementation of prevention measures, such as  thorough hand washing, cough and sneeze protection, self-monitoring of illness, and ability to avoid contact with people who are sick.

Last Updated: 11/16/2009

• How does a physical disability affect how someone may respond to the flu?
• Which people are at highest risk for developing flu-related complications?
• What disability groups are at particular risk for flu?

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