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Updated CDC symptoms for COVID-19

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  • Link to Infographic: You Might be at Increased Risk COVID-19 is a new disease. Currently there are limited data and information about the impact of many underlying medical ...
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  • Link to Infographic: Graphic explaining the risk of severe illness to COVID-19 under certain medical conditions. Certain underlying medical conditions put you at increased risk for severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19. Severe illness from COVID-19 is defined as hospitalization, admission to the ICU, intubation or mechanical ventilation, or death. Adults of any age with the following conditions are at increased risk of severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19: Cancer; Chronic kidney disease; COPD; Down Syndrome; Heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies; Immunocompromised state from solid organ transplant; Obesity; Pregnancy; Sickle cell disease; Smoking; or Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Certain underlying medical conditions put you at increased risk for severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19. ...
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  • Link to Infographic: Graphic explaining how to reduce your risk of getting COVID-19. It is especially important for people with certain underlying medical conditions at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19, and those who live with them, to protect themselves from getting COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself and to help reduce the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 is to: Limit your interactions with other people; Wear a mask over your nose and mouth; Stay 6 feet away from others; Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces; Wash your hands often; Clean and disinfect; and Monitor your health daily. It is especially important for people with certain underlying medical conditions at increased risk of severe illness from ...
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  • Link to Infographic: Graphic explaining how to what you should do if you have an underlying medical condition during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have an underlying medical condition, you should continue to follow your treatment plan. Continue your medicines and do not change your treatment plan without talking to your healthcare provider. Have at least a 30-day supply of prescription and non-prescription medicines. Talk to a healthcare provider, insurer, and pharmacist about getting an extra supply (i.e., more than 30 days) of prescription medicines, if possible, to reduce your trips to the pharmacy. Do not delay getting emergency care for your underlying medical condition because of COVID-19. Emergency departments have contingency infection prevention plans to protect you from getting COVID-19 if you need care. Call your healthcare provider if you have any concerns about your underlying medical conditions or if you get sick and think that you may have COVID-19. If you need emergency help, call 911 right away. If you don’t have a healthcare provider, contact your nearest medical treatment facility or clinic. If you have an underlying medical condition, you should continue to follow your treatment plan. Continue your medicines ...
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  • Link to Infographic: Anyone Can Get Vaccinated Infographic Now that anyone 6 months and older is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, share this graphic to encourage your community to ...
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  • Link to Infographic: How do I send my positive COVID-19 test results to my health care provider Most military hospitals and clinics are now distributing at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to eligible TRICARE ...
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  • Link to Infographic: Check your coronavirus symptoms to see if it may be something else Check your coronavirus symptoms to see if it may be something else
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  • Link to Infographic: You should avoid using hand santizers that contain the wood alcohol, Methanol. You should avoid using hand sanitizers that contain the wood alcohol, Methanol.
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  • Link to Infographic: how to tell the difference between allergies and covid19 How to tell the difference between allergies and COVID-19
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Last Updated: July 31, 2023
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