SEOUL: This winter has brought one of the worst flu seasons in recent memory, significantly increasing the risk of pneumonia as a secondary infection. Health experts warn that influenza weakens the immune system, making it easier for bacterial infections like pneumococcal pneumonia to take hold.
Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, the wife of South Korean singer Koo Jun-yup, died from pneumonia after contracting influenza while on a vacation in Japan, according to local media reports.
