For Older Adults & People Who Have Other Illnesses, Covid Isn't Over
Older & Already Sick People Are Still Being Hit Hard By Covid August, 2022 CDC Report What Older Adults Need to Know about COVID-19...
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Older & Already Sick People Are Still Being Hit Hard By Covid
August, 2022 CDC Report
What Older Adults Need to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines
The risk of severe illness from COVID-19 increases with age. This is why CDC recommends that adults 65 years and older receive COVID-19 vaccines. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is an important step to help prevent getting sick from COVID-19.
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- Tips for how to get a COVID-19 vaccine
- Search vaccine providers near you
- Vaccine considerations for people with allergies
- Vaccine considerations for people with underlying medical conditions
- Recommendations for visiting long-term care facilities
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services guidance for visitations
Guidance for Older Adults at Higher Risk
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The more closely you interact with others and the longer that interaction lasts, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spreading.