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People at risk for serious illness from COVID-19
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  • Corporate Authors:
    National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
  • Description:
    If you are at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19, you should: • Stock up on supplies. • Take everyday precautions to keep space between yourself and others. • When you go out in public, keep away from others who are sick, limit close contact and wash your hands often. • Avoid crowds as much as possible. • Avoid cruise travel and non-essential air travel. • During a COVID-19 outbreak in your community, stay home as much as possible to further reduce your risk of being exposed.
  • Content Notes:
    Who is at Higher Risk -- Get Ready for COVID-19 Now -- What to Do if You Get Sick -- What Others can do to Support Older Adults.
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    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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      Personal Author:
      Fulton, Paul; Messonnier, Nancy E.;
      Corporate Authors:
      Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
      Published Date:
      March 10, 2020
      Series:
      Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CoVID-19)
      Description:
      What: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide an update to media on the COVID-19 response.Who: Nancy Messonnier, M.D., Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory DiseasesWhen: 12:15 p.m. ET Monday, March 9, 2...
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    2. Filetype[PDF - 90.94 KB]
      Corporate Authors:
      National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Influenza Division.
      Published Date:
      March 10, 2020
      Series:
      Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CoVID-19)
      Description:
      Updated March 10, 2020This guidance applies to all first responders, including law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and emergency management officials, who anticipate close contact with persons with confirmed or possible COVID-...
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      Filetype[PDF - 90.94 KB]
    3. Filetype[PDF - 66.12 KB]
      Corporate Authors:
      National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
      Published Date:
      March 10, 2020
      Series:
      Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CoVID-19)
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      Filetype[PDF - 66.12 KB]
    4. CDC tests for COVID19
      Corporate Authors:
      National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Influenza Division.
      Published Date:
      February 25, 2020
      Series:
      Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CoVID-19)
      Description:
      CDC has developed a new laboratory test kit for use in testing patient specimens for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes COVID-19. The test kit is called the “Centers for Disease Control and Preventio...
    5. Filetype[PDF - 339.32 KB]
      Corporate Authors:
      National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
      Published Date:
      March 9, 2020
      Series:
      Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
      Description:
      This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation and CDC will provide updated information as it becomes available, in addition to updated guidance.Updated February 19, 2020CDC is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new)...
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      Filetype[PDF - 339.32 KB]
    6. Filetype[PDF - 69.53 KB]
      Corporate Authors:
      National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
      Published Date:
      March 6, 2020
      Series:
      Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CoVID-19)
      Description:
      The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people and communities. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children.
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      Filetype[PDF - 69.53 KB]
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      Corporate Authors:
      National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
      Published Date:
      March 9, 2020
      Series:
      Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CoVID-19)
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      Filetype[PDF - 78.09 KB]
    8. Filetype[PDF - 173.51 KB]
      Corporate Authors:
      National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
      Published Date:
      March 9, 2020
      Series:
      Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CoVID-19)
      Description:
      Call your doctor: If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever1 and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider immediately.
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