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People at Increased Risk

And Other People Who Need to Take Extra Precautions

Older female patient at home with a medical provider, both wearing masks

People at Increased Risk for Severe Illness

Some people are more likely than others to become severely ill

Other People Who Need Extra Precautions

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

Your Individual Situation

Where You Live

Resources for Limited-English-Proficient Populations

A communication toolkit with non-English COVID-19 resources

caregiver and client outdoors wearing masks

Supporting Those Needing Extra Precautions

Understanding Risk Factors

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)

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.