Do I need to Take Extra Precautions Against COVID-19 | CDC

Do I need to Take Extra Precautions Against COVID-19 | CDC

People at Increased Risk

And Other People Who Need to Take Extra Precautions

Updated Sept. 11, 2020

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People at Increased Risk for Severe Illness

Some people are more likely than others to become severely ill

• Older Adults
• People with Medical Conditions

Other People Who Need Extra Precautions

Factors that mean you might need to take extra precautions against COVID-19

Your Individual Situation

• Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
• People with Disabilities
• Developmental and Behavioral Disorders
• Drug Use and Substance Use Disorder

Where You Live

• People Living in Rural Communities
• People Experiencing Homelessness
• Newly Resettled Refugee Populations
• Nursing Home and Longer-Term Care Facilities
• Group Homes for People with Disabilities

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Resources for Limited-English-Proficient Populations

A communication toolkit with non-English COVID-19 resources

Supporting Those Needing Extra Precautions

• Caring for People with Disabilities
• Caring for People with Developmental and Behavioral Disorders
• Caregivers of People Living with Dementia

Understanding Risk Factors

COVID-19 Associated Hospitalization Related to Underlying Medical Conditions

COVID-19 Hospitalization and Death by Age

COVID-19 Hospitalization and Death by Race/Ethnicity

Digital Resources

COVID-19: Are You at Higher Risk for Severe Illness?

ASL Video Series: COVID-19: Are You at Higher Risk for Severe Illness?

What You Can do if You Are at a Higher Risk (PDF)

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Protect Your Health This Flu Season

Getting a flu vaccine during 2020-2021 is more important than ever because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Flu vaccination is especially important for people who are at high risk from flu; many of whom are also at high risk for COVID-19 or serious outcomes.

• People at High Risk For Flu Complications

More Information

• Prevent Getting Sick
• How to Protect Yourself and Others
• Symptoms and Testing
• If You Are Sick
• Visiting friends and family with higher risk for severe illness