People with chronic respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (
COPD), emphysema or asthma, are 7 times more likely to die if they catch flu compared to healthy adults. People with cardiovascular problems, such as chronic heart disease or angina, or who have had a stroke, are 11 times more likely.
Some people with certain long-term health conditions may not view themselves as being at increased risk of serious illness from flu, especially if their condition is not related to the respiratory system. However, people with chronic liver disease and immunosuppression are 48 and 47 times more likely, respectively, to die from flu compared to healthy adults.
Proceeds from next month s virtual concert will help vital research into the lung condition.
Alice died while waiting for multiple transplants, just four months after the release of her debut album Daydreams and years before wonder CF drugs like Kaftrio existed.
Call The Midwife star Jenny, 67, has a niece Rachel McGrath, 42, who suffers from CF and started taking Kaftrio a year ago.
Jenny said: It s a wonderful event for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, who have been hit hard by Covid-19. This Christmas we can all make sure Covid doesn t stop them helping people and we can get into the Christmas spirit at the same time.