10/19/2026
This seasonal menace can come on like a freight train and knock you right off your feet for days—even weeks. And if you’re age 65+, feeling better and getting back to your usual routine may not happen as quickly as you’d like.
For adults 65+, the flu can be far more than a miserable few days in bed. Age-related immune changes and chronic conditions can make symptoms more severe, increase the risk of complications like pneumonia or heart issues, and slow recovery. Learn why flu recovery takes longer for older adults—and ...