What Are The CDC Recommendations And Informations For Specific Groups Concerning A Possible Corona Virus Outbreak?

Do you wish to know about CDC Recommendations And Information for people at higher risk of a serious illness?

Do you wish to know about CDC Recommendations And Information for people with severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease?

Do you wish to know about CDC Recommendations And Information for pregnant women?

Do you wish to know about CDC Recommendations And Information for breastfeeding women?

People with chronic medical conditions are at higher risk of serious illness. CDC recommends that they stock up on supplies, especially on extra medications and medical supplies, but also on household items and groceries to last them at least for 14 days. They should be taking everyday precautions like avoiding crowded places and close contact with sick people, to clean their hands often by washing them with soap or hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol, to avoid touching high-touch surfaces in public places, to avoid touching their face, nose, and eyes with unwashed hands. In the case of emerging symptoms, they are advised to stay at home and call a doctor.

Older people are at higher risk of serious illness. CDC recommends that they stock up on supplies, especially on extra medications and medical supplies, but also on household items and groceries to last them at least for 14 days. They should be taking everyday precautions like avoiding crowded places and close contact with sick people, to clean their hands often by washing them with soap or hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol, to avoid touching high-touch surfaces in public places, to avoid touching their face, nose, and eyes with unwashed hands. In the case of emerging symptoms, they are advised to stay at home and call a doctor.

At this time CDC doesn't have any information if the pregnant women are more susceptible to COVID-19 compared with the general public or if there is increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes. It is recommended for pregnant women to take usual preventive actions to avoid infection, like avoiding crowded places and close contact with sick people, cleaning their hands often by washing them with soap or hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol, avoiding touching high-touch surfaces in public places, avoid touching their face, nose, and eyes with unwashed hands.

At this time CDC doesn't have any conclusive information if the COVID-19 can be spread through mothers' milk. Studies on similar viruses like SARS-CoV showed that the virus isn't present in breast milk. A mother with confirmed COVID-19 or who is symptomatic should take all possible precautions to avoid spreading the virus to her infant, including washing her hands before touching the infant and wearing a face mask, if possible, while feeding at the breast. If expressing breast milk with a manual or electric breast pump, the mother should wash her hands before touching any pump or bottle parts.

According to CDC children are not at a greater risk of COVID-19 infection. Adults should make sure their child follows the preventive procedure at any time. This includes avoiding crowded places and close contact with sick people, cleaning their hands often by washing them with soap or hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol, avoiding touching high-touch surfaces in public places, avoid touching their face, nose, and eyes with unwashed hands and staying up to date on vaccinations, including influenza vaccine.