CDC recently updated the list of certain medical conditions that
put people at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 to include
additional disabilities, primary immunodeficiency, and physical
inactivity. In order to make sure that each medical condition belongs on
this list, CDC completed a review based on recent data.
Key Ideas:
- The conditions on this list are in alphabetical order. They are
not in order of risk.
- Because we are learning more about COVID-19 every day, this list
does not include all medical
conditions that place a person at higher risk of severe illness from
COVID-19. Rare medical conditions, including many conditions that mostly
affect children, may not be included on the list below. We will update
the list as we learn more.
- A person with a condition that is not listed may still be at greater
risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 than other people who do not
have the condition. It is important that you talk
with your healthcare professional about your risk.
Staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccine
(getting primary series and boosters) and following preventive measures for COVID-19 are
important, especially if a person is ages 65 or older, immunocompromised,
has severe health conditions, or more than one
medical condition, or lives with someone at risk.
To learn more, visit People with Certain Medical
Conditions.
