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ADVISORY ON VULNERABLE GROUP
With better knowledge about COVID-19 infections, there has been further indication of groups who are at risk of poorer clinical outcomes in the event of a COVID-19 infection. Greater precautions should be taken for such individuals, in keeping with advisories applicable to the general population. 2. 3. Such persons include:
a. Persons who are aged 60 and above1
b. Patients who are immunocompromised or have concurrent medical conditions such as obesity (e.g., adults with a BMI &ge 30), hypertension, diabetes, chronic heart and lung diseases, kidney diseases on dialysis, hypercoagulable states, cancer, or patients on drugs that cause immunosuppression
c. Pregnant women
d. Persons with Down&rsquo s syndrome.
Persons who are part of the groups identified above should take greater care to avoid exposure to COVID-19 infection, and should be encouraged to be vaccinated2 against COVID-19 if they have no medical contraindications, so as to reduce their risk of severe disease if infected. They should pay special attention to MOH&rsquo s health advisories, to observe a high level of personal hygiene with frequent hand washing with soap and water. They should also follow prevailing advisories and other infection prevention and control recommendations, e.g., use of masks, avoiding crowds and close contact with others who are unwell. We also advise them to continue to take medications for any underlying health conditions exactly as prescribed, go for regular vaccinations based on clinical indication, and to seek medical attention promptly if feeling unwell. 4. Employers and caregivers for at-risk persons/ groups should support them to follow the above advice.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH 9 FEBRUARY 2023
1While persons of age 60 and above are most susceptible to poorer clinical outcomes in the event of a COVID 19 infection, persons aged between 50-60 years old are also considered to be at higher risk of developing severe disease from COVID-19 infection, relative to younger age groups. 2As per the prevailing Expert Committee on COVID-19 Vaccination (EC19V) recommendations.
With better knowledge about COVID-19 infections, there has been further indication of groups who are at risk of poorer clinical outcomes in the event of a COVID-19 infection. Greater precautions should be taken for such individuals, in keeping with advisories applicable to the general population. 2. 3. Such persons include:
a. Persons who are aged 60 and above1
b. Patients who are immunocompromised or have concurrent medical conditions such as obesity (e.g., adults with a BMI &ge 30), hypertension, diabetes, chronic heart and lung diseases, kidney diseases on dialysis, hypercoagulable states, cancer, or patients on drugs that cause immunosuppression
c. Pregnant women
d. Persons with Down&rsquo s syndrome.
Persons who are part of the groups identified above should take greater care to avoid exposure to COVID-19 infection, and should be encouraged to be vaccinated2 against COVID-19 if they have no medical contraindications, so as to reduce their risk of severe disease if infected. They should pay special attention to MOH&rsquo s health advisories, to observe a high level of personal hygiene with frequent hand washing with soap and water. They should also follow prevailing advisories and other infection prevention and control recommendations, e.g., use of masks, avoiding crowds and close contact with others who are unwell. We also advise them to continue to take medications for any underlying health conditions exactly as prescribed, go for regular vaccinations based on clinical indication, and to seek medical attention promptly if feeling unwell. 4. Employers and caregivers for at-risk persons/ groups should support them to follow the above advice.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH 9 FEBRUARY 2023
1While persons of age 60 and above are most susceptible to poorer clinical outcomes in the event of a COVID 19 infection, persons aged between 50-60 years old are also considered to be at higher risk of developing severe disease from COVID-19 infection, relative to younger age groups. 2As per the prevailing Expert Committee on COVID-19 Vaccination (EC19V) recommendations.
MrBear12 ( Date: 18-May-2024 18:43) Posted:
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There is anadvisory for older people to take vaccinations.
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piscesmonkey ( Date: 18-May-2024 18:40) Posted:
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There are no plans for any form of social restrictions or any other mandatory type of measures for now, as Covid-19 is treated as an endemic disease in Singapore
