Protecting Older Adults
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Older adults are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. If you or those you care for are at higher risk for severe illness, you should:
- Limit contact with others as much as possible
- Keep away from others who are sick
- Limit close contact with others
- Wash your hands often
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Are you aware that older adults and people who have serious underlying medical conditions like chronic lung disease, serious heart conditions, and diabetes are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19? If your parent or another relative is an older adult or has a serious underlying medical condition, they should be aware of preparations to take:
- Limit contact with others as much as possible
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Take everyday preventive actions: wash hands often and avoid touching face, nose, and eyes
- Have over-the-counter medicines, medical supplies (like tissues), and extra necessary prescriptions
- Have extra household items and groceries on hand
- Make a plan for what to do if they get sick
- Routinely clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that are touched often
- Consult with their healthcare provider if they have symptoms of COVID-19
Learn more at cdc.gov/coronavirus
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Older adults & ppl w/ serious underlying medical conditions like chronic lung disease or serious heart conditions are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Learn ways to support older adults in your family & community. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-at-higher-risk.html
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