COVID-19 Guidance for Older Adults

Dear Pharmacists and Medicare Beneficiaries,

According to CDC, "The more closely you interact with others and the longer that interaction lasts, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spreading."

Here is all the information from CDC on COVID-19 guidance from older adults:

https://www.cdc.gov/aging/covid19-guidance.html

Here are some steps for reducing your risk of getting COVID-19:

It is especially important for people at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19, and those who live with them, to protect themselves from getting COVID-19.

The best way to protect yourself and to help reduce the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 is to:

Limit your interactions with other people as much as possible.

Take precautions to prevent getting COVID-19 when you do interact with others.

If you start feeling sick and think you may have COVID-19, get in touch with your healthcare provider within 24 hours.