Who is at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19?

  • Based on currently available information and clinical expertise, older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
    • People aged 65 years and older
    • People of all ages with underlying medical conditions, especially when it’s not well controlled, including:
      • People with chronic lung disease
      • People with serious heart conditions
      • People who are immunocompromised
      • People with severe obesity (BMI >= 40)
      • People with diabetes
      • People with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis
      • People with liver disease

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