Tuesday, February 22, 2022

People with Certain Medical Conditions

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
February 22, 2022
This message includes updates on the COVID-19 response from CDC. The COVID-19 Outbreak is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available.
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People with Certain Medical Conditions

CDC has 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.


CDC determines the level of risk of severe COVID-19 based on available information, such as published reports, scientific articles, and data from rigorous CDC-led investigations.


This list may not include every underlying medical condition that might increase a person’s risk for getting very sick from COVID-19. This list will be updated as CDC learns more about other medical conditions.


A person with a condition that is not listed may still be more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 and should talk with their healthcare professional about how best to manage their condition and protect themself from COVID-19.


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v-safe After Vaccination Health Checker

v-safe provides personalized and confidential health check-ins via text messages and web surveys so you can quickly and easily share with CDC how you, or your dependent, feel after getting a COVID-19 vaccine. This information helps CDC monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in near real time.


You can enroll in v-safe after any dose of COVID-19 vaccine by using your smartphone and going to vsafe.cdc.gov. Have your vaccination record card available to help you remember which vaccine you received and when. 


You can add any dependent (family member, friend, or individual who relies on you for support) who is vaccinated in v-safe. 


v safe is available in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.  


During the first week after each vaccination, v-safe will send you a text message each day to ask how you are feeling. After that, you will receive occasional health check-ins. Depending on your answers, someone from CDC may call to get more information. Your personal information in v-safe is protected so it’s safe and private. You can opt out at any time.


If you have symptoms or health problems that concern you at any time following COVID-19 vaccination, please contact your healthcare professional.


New Edition Out Now! Friday, February 18, 2022 In this week's edition: - Pandemic effect on children and adolescents Find the latest data in CDC's COVID Data Tracker Weekly Review Subscribe: bit.ly/CDTsubscribe

COVID Data Tracker Weekly Review

The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially difficult for children and adolescents. More than 140,000 children in the United States have lost parents and caregivers to COVID-19.


In addition, children and adolescents have experienced an increase in certain types of injuries, some chronic diseases, and behavioral health conditions. CDC has resources to help children cope. 

   


Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S.

February 22, 2022

US states, territories, and District of Columbia have reported 78,389,155 cases of COVID-19 in the United States.


CDC provides updated U.S. case information online daily.


In addition to cases, deaths, and laboratory testing, CDC's COVID Data Tracker now has a Vaccinations tab to track distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in your state.

This map shows COVID-19 cases reported by U.S. states, the District of Columbia, New York City, and other U.S.-affiliated jurisdictions

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