COVID-19: Keeping seniors, immunocompromised people safe - Mayo Clinic News Network
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Some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 because of their age or underlying health conditions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Adults 60 and older and those with an underlying health condition or a compromised immune system appear to develop serious illness more often than others. […]
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