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Medical conditions and COVID-19
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People of any age with certain underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19:
- Chronic kidney disease
- COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant
- Obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 or higher)
- Serious heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies
- Sickle cell diseaseType 2 diabetes mellitus
if you or a loved one are at an increased risk, take these steps to help protect yourself
- Continue your medicines and treatment plans as directed by your healthcare provider. Ask your Medicare drug plan about extended-day supplies.
- Call your healthcare provider if you have any concerns or feel sick. Don't delay getting emergency care for your medical condition because of COVID-19.
- If you must go out in public, stay safe by wearing a face covering and maintaining social distance.
If you're at higher risk for complications from COVID-19 and you need to see your doctor, consider telehealth and virtual visits.
Source: Medicare.gov