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NHS has today updated its advice for those at a higher risk of Covid-19.

You're considered at high risk from COVID-19 if:

  • your doctor or specialist advises you're at high risk due to a condition or treatment
  • you're having targeted cancer treatments that can affect the immune system (such as protein kinase inhibitors or PARP inhibitors)
  • you have blood or bone marrow cancer (such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma)
  • you've had a bone marrow or stem cell transplant in the past 6 months, or are still taking immunosuppressant medicine
  • you've been told by a doctor you have a severe lung condition (such as cystic fibrosis, severe asthma or severe COPD)
  • you have a condition that means you have a very high risk of getting infections (such as SCID or sickle cell)
  • you're taking medicine that makes you much more likely to get infections (such as high doses of steroids or immunosuppressant medicine)
  • you have a serious heart condition and are pregnant
  • you have a problem with your spleen or your spleen has been removed (splenectomy)
  • you're an adult with Down's syndrome
  • you're an adult who is having dialysis or has severe (stage 5) long-term kidney disease


NHS advice is:

  • get vaccinated against COVID-19 – find out how to book your COVID-19 vaccine
  • wait for at least 14 days after you've had your 2nd dose of a COVID-19 vaccine before meeting with people
  • meet people outside if possible
  • open doors and windows to let in fresh air if meeting people inside
  • ask friends and family to take a rapid lateral flow test before visiting you
  • limit the number of people you meet and avoid crowded places
  • wear a face covering when it's hard to stay away from other people – particularly indoors or in crowded places
  • wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitiser regularly throughout the day


Source: nhs.uk