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COVID-19: Who's at higher risk of serious symptoms?
Lung problems
Heart disease, diabetes and obesity
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Older age
Lung problems, including asthma
Heart disease
Diabetes and obesity
Cancer and certain blood disorders
Weakened immune system
Chronic kidney or liver disease
Down syndrome
Protect yourself; prevent unnecessary risk
Weakened immune system
A healthy immune system fights the germs that cause disease. But many conditions and treatments can weaken your immune system, including:
- Organ transplants
- Cancer treatments
- Bone marrow transplant
- HIV/AIDS
- Long-term use of prednisone or similar drugs that weaken your immune system
If you have a weakened immune system, you may need to take extra precautions to avoid the virus that causes COVID-19. Routine doctor appointments may be delayed or happen via phone or video conference. You may want to have your medications mailed to you, so you don't have to go to the pharmacy.
