The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has information about staying safe during the pandemic for those with underlying conditions. READ MORE HERE
People of any age with certain underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19: People of any age with the following conditions are at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19:
- Chronic kidney disease
- COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant
- Obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 or higher)
- Serious heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies
- Sickle cell disease
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
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