Who is at higher risk for severe illness if exposed to a foodborne illness?

Anyone can get a foodborne illness, but certain groups of people are more likely to get sick and to have a more serious illness. This includes adults ages 65 years and older, children younger than 5 years of age, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women.  

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1. What is a foodborne illness (FBI)?
2. What causes foodborne illnesses?
3. What are the symptoms of a foodborne illness?
4. What do I do if I think I have a foodborne illness?
5. What is a foodborne disease outbreak?
6. Who is at higher risk for severe illness if exposed to a foodborne illness?
7. How can foodborne illnesses be prevented?