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People with Disabilities and COVID-19

COVID-19 is a virus.

COVID-19 can spread easily.

COVID-19 can spread between people.

People with COVID-19 get sick in different ways.

Some people with COVID-19 feel fine.

Some people with COVID-19 feel bad.

Some people with COVID-19 get very sick.

 

People with disabilities can get COVID-19.

People with Down syndrome can get COVID-19.

People with Down syndrome may get very sick.

 

People with health problems can get COVID-19.

People with health problems may get very sick.

People with diabetes can get COVID-19.

People with diabetes may get very sick.

 

People with cancer can get COVID-19.

People with cancer may get very sick.

People with heart problems can get COVID-19.

People with heart problems may get very sick.

People with obesity can get COVID-19.

People with obesity may get very sick.

 

COVID-19 vaccines help keep you from getting COVID-19.

COVID-19 vaccines help keep you from getting very sick from COVID-19.

Most people should get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Ask your doctor if you should get a COVID-19 vaccine.

 

Original Guidance: Vaccine Considerations for People with Disabilities