Groups at Higher Risk for Severe Illness
Many conditions and treatments can cause a person to have a weakened immune system (immunocompromised), including cancer treatment, bone marrow or organ transplantation, immune deficiencies, HIV with a low CD4 cell count or not on HIV treatment, and prolonged use of corticosteroids and other immune weakening medications.
Actions to take
- If you are immunocompromised, continue any recommended medications or treatments and follow the advice of your healthcare provider.
- Call your healthcare provider if you have concerns about your condition or feel sick.
Why you might be at higher risk
People with a weakened immune system have reduced ability to fight infectious diseases, including viruses like COVID-19. Knowledge is limited about the virus that causes COVID-19, but based on similar viruses, there is concern that immunocompromised patients may remain infectious for longer than other COVID-19 patients.
Read the original article at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)