As you get older, you are more likely to get severely ill or die from COVID-19 – even if you don’t have other health conditions. Severe illness means that someone with COVID-19 may require hospitalization, intensive care, or a ventilator to help them breathe.

By understanding your risk, you can make decisions about what kind of precautions to take in your daily life. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2wEyT8h.

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