Factsheet: Know Your Risk of Getting Very Sick from COVID (English, Spanish)
Factsheet: Know Your Risk of Getting Very Sick from COVID (English, Spanish)
National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA)
Factsheet shares factors that make people more likely to get very sick from COVID-19, including old age, compromised or weakened immune system, and certain health issues. The factsheet explains that it is important to receive medical treatment soon after symptoms appear, and urges people to talk to their health care providers about their risk of getting very sick from COVID-19. The factsheet is part of the "We Can Do This" public education campaign intended to increase confidence in COVID-19 vaccines and reinforce basic prevention measures.