Do It For Them | Covid-19 Risk

If you get sick with COVID, your grandchild would miss your “bravo!” cheers.

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COVID remains a risk—especially for certain populationsCOVID continues to present a significant risk to all—with more hospitalizations than flu across all age groups.

Of hospitalized adults 65 years and older

90%

had multiple underlying conditions (January-August 2023)

As of March 2024

~75%

of all COVID-related deaths occurred in adults aged 65 years or older

Of adults in the US

75%

have underlying conditions that increase their risk for severe COVID complications

Adults with underlying conditions have

2-4x

higher risk of developing severe COVID illness vs. those without any conditions

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COVID-19 is the leading cause of respiratory infectious disease leading to hospitalizations and deaths, no matter your age or health condition. It’s important to talk to your doctor about its risks. To protect yourself, find a vaccine near you and stay up-to-date with your vaccinations.

Severe COVID: What puts you at risk? COVID can cause severe illness regardless of age or health status, but the risk is even greater if you’re in a high-risk group. You are thought to be at high risk if you are 65 and older, and/or have pre-existing health conditions (such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, and heart failure).

Heart Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease

Diabetes

Chronic Lung Disease

Immuno-suppression

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