Tag: Illness
CDC updates, expands list of people at risk of severe COVID-19 illness
Based on a detailed review of available evidence to date, CDC has updated and expanded the list of who is…
Scientific Evidence for Conditions that Increase Risk of Severe Illness | COVID-19
Supported by meta-analysis/systematic review Cancer Systematic Review [1, 2]Cohort Study [3-5]Case Series [6-8]Case Control Study [9] Cerebrovascular disease Meta-Analysis [10-13]Synthesis…
What You Should Know About the Possibility of COVID-19 Illness After Vaccination
A small percentage of people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will still develop COVID-19 illness COVID-19 vaccines are effective. However, a…
COVID-19 Vaccines for People at Increased Risk for Severe Illness from COVID-19
Adults of any age with certain underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness from the virus that…
Guidance on Integration of COVID-19 in Existing Acute Febrile Illness (AFI) Surveillance Systems
Background Key actions to reduce transmission of COVID-19, include active case finding, care and isolation, contact tracing, and quarantine. Acute…
Text Illness Monitoring (TIM) | CDC
Text Illness Monitoring, or TIM, is a text messaging system that helps public health organizations monitor symptoms of enrolled participants….
Treatments Your Healthcare Provider Might Recommend for Severe Illness
The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to or spreading the virus that causes COVID-19: Wash…
Certain Medical Conditions and Risk for Severe COVID-19 Illness
Summary of Recent Changes Revisions were made on October 6, 2020 to reflect recent data supporting increased risk of severe…
Scientific Evidence for Conditions that Increase Risk of Severe Illness | COVID-19
Strongest and Most Consistent Evidence Cancer Systematic Review [6]Cohort Study [7,8]Case Series [9] New to updated list as of July…
Assessing Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19 Illness
COVID-19 can affect anyone, and the disease can cause symptoms ranging from mild to very severe. For some other illnesses…
