Who is at Higher Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19?

Santa Monica, CA-

People who are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness includes:

• Older adults (65+)
• Individuals with compromised immune systems 
  • Cancer Patients: active chemotherapy or radiation
  • Patients on immunosuprressant medications (steriod drugs, some biologic drugs)
• Individuals who have serious congenital or aquired chronic medical conditions like:
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Lung diseases (Asthma, COPD, ect.)
• HIV/AIDS

If you are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 because of your age or health condition, it is important for you to take actions to reduce your risk of getting sick with the disease, including: 

• Isolate at home and practice social distancing.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, or having been in a public place.
• Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick, and stay away from large gatherings and crowds.
• Consider ways of getting food brought to your house through family, social, or commercial networks.

For more information about treatment of your chronic conditions such as Asthma, Allergies, or Atopic Dermatitis during this time visit our website at www.SneezeWheeze.com, or reach us by telephone: (310)828-8534 or by e-mail: FrontOffice@allergyandclinical.com

Dora Afrahim, MPAP, PA-C

Allergy & Clinical Immunology Medical Group

*Information directly from California Department of Public Health

Author

Dora Afrahim, PA-C Dora Afrahim is a board-certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and then received her Master's degree from Keck School of Medicine USC. Her training includes general medicine as well as diagnosing and developing individualized treatment plans for patients who suffer from allergies, asthma, and other disorders of the immune system. Dora is a Southern California native and was inspired to specialize in Allergy & Immunology by her desire to help improve her patient’s quality of life. In her spare time, she enjoys cycling, hiking, traveling and volunteering.