[CT-NFB] FW: April 2024 Newsletter
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llee at nfbct.org
Tue Apr 2 13:35:58 UTC 2024
From: Disability Rights Connecticut <communications at disrightsct.org>
Sent: Monday, April 1, 2024 2:07 PM
To: info at nfbct.org
Subject: April 2024 Newsletter
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Disability Rights Connecticut is a statewide non-profit organization with a mission to advocate for the human, civil, and legal rights of people with disabilities in Connecticut.
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INVESTIGATIVE REPORT RELEASED
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The Connecticut Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) and Disability Rights Connecticut (DRCT) released the results of a multi-year investigation into the actions, practices, and oversight by the State Department of Education and High Road Schools, a group of eight state-approved and publicly funded private special education programs.
The Investigative Findings and Recommendations by OCA and DRCT call for a sweeping series of changes to current practices, citing “urgent system concerns,” and recommending “increased local and state oversight and accountability for ensuring children with disabilities receive the appropriate education they are entitled to under state and federal law.”
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“Connecticut school districts overly rely on for-profit, special education schools to serve students with disabilities – particularly those with mental health disabilities – in an environment that is segregated from students without disabilities, lacks equal educational opportunities, and are characterized by a stunning absence of sufficient oversight, such as High Road Schools demonstrate,” said Deborah Dorfman, Executive Director of Disability Rights Connecticut. “Children – including children with disabilities and children of color – all deserve and have a right to receive quality education in the most integrated setting.”
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The 57-page report noted that the children at High Road Schools, some as young as age 5, are “among the state’s most vulnerable students.” The OCA/DRCT findings “directly implicate local and state responsibilities to oversee delivery of appropriate special education services for these children – disproportionately low-income children of color – who have a civil right to education.” Recent CSDE data indicates that more than 50 percent of children placed in “separate schools” are identified as children of color.
Connecticut also ranks second among all states for the percentage of children identified as having Emotional Disability who were educated in “separate schools,” with almost a third of these students statewide educated in separate settings.
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Important Dates
DRCT will be closed on Monday, April 22, 2024
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Saturday, April 6th
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Easton Community Center
364 Sport Hill Road
Easton, CT 06612
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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Mark T. Sheehan High School
142 Hope Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
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Reminders
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All meetings are held remotely via MS Teams. Email the Director for the link.
Next Meeting:
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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Next Meeting:
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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DRCT Board of Directors
* Kathryn DuPree, President
* Christina Calabro, Vice President
* Lisa Nee, Secretary
* James Ross, Treasurer
* Paul Acker
* Bonnie Clark
* Denise Drummond
* Sara Liss
* Luisa Soboleski
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Deaf patients in Connecticut struggle to access interpreter services
Advocates say services have been lacking in Connecticut hospitals, making it difficult to relay crucial information about medical care.
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Election 2024
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Mental Health Spotlight
Youth Mental Health
In Connecticut and around the country, young people are increasingly experiencing mental health challenges. Minority and marginalized youth are at an even higher risk. The crisis is pushing hospital emergency departments to their limits and placing additional demands on mental health service systems that were already overwhelmed. The U.S. Surgeon General has made youth mental health one of their priorities.
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Community Engagement
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DRCT attends the disAbility Summit at Mohegan Sun
by Jennifer Jenkins, Senior Advocate
On March 16, 2024, DRCT attended the disAbility Summit sponsored by LEARN Regional Education Service Center. This event offered families, caregivers, and other professionals in the Eastern region of the state an opportunity to connect with state and local agencies. The event also provided break-out sessions. DRCT was able to share information about employment, education, and voting, including our Special Education Clinic and our new Supported Decision Making Clinic. There were more than 300 people in attendance. A special thanks to Stephen Byers, Staff Attorney for attending with me.
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Community Engagement
Disability Rights Connecticut works with individuals with disabilities, their families, and community partners to understand common goals, priorities, and visions. DRCT staff provides outreach and training to establish and maintain community relationships and implement strategies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
DRCT can provide training, upon request, on issues related to our focus areas. If you believe you, or a group you are a member of, could benefit from training, please contact our Strategic Partnerships Manager, Michael Whilby at 860-856-4158 or <mailto:Michael.Whilby at DisRightsCT.org> Michael.Whilby at DisRightsCT.org
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Get Involved
Did you Vote in the Presidential Preference Primary?
Did you have trouble getting a reasonable accommodation?
Were you unable to use the accessible ballot marking machine?
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Contact us if:
* you voted in person during the Early Voting period or on Tuesday, April 2nd, AND
* you had trouble getting a reasonable accommodation at your polling location or
* you were denied a reasonable accommodation at your polling location or
* the accessible ballot marking machine was not available or
* you had to wait for the accessible ballot marking machine to be set up or
* election staff did not know how to operate the accessible ballot marking machine.
Please reach out directly to Jennifer Jenkins at (860) 310-1633 or <mailto:Jennifer.Jenkins at DisRightsCT.org> Jennifer.Jenkins at DisRightsCT.org.
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Waiting for In-Home Services for your Child with Autism on HUSKY A?
We would like to talk to parents or guardians of kids who (1) are on HUSKY A, (2) have no other health insurance, (3) have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and—
* Have been waiting for months for a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) or Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)
* Have the FBA and a BIP completed but can’t actually get services started in the home
* Have had services in the home but there was an interruption and you could not get services restarted
* Have not been able to get Intensive In-Home Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS) that your provider has recommended for your child or you got those services but they were then terminated before your provider thinks they should have been, or
* Have been denied IICAPS services because your child has a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
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If this sounds like you, please contact Sheldon Toubman from Disability Rights CT at 475-345-3169 or <mailto:Sheldon.Toubman at DisRightsCT.Org> Sheldon.Toubman at DisRightsCT.org.
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Are you over 65?
If you:
1. Are 65 or over, or disabled under the Social Security Administration definition
2. Need Medicaid but are over the income or asset limits for HUSKY C, and
3. Believe these limits are too low and want to do something about it,
Please contact: Sheldon Toubman at Disability Rights Connecticut at (475) 345-3169 or <mailto:Sheldon.Toubman at DisRightsCT.Org> Sheldon.Toubman at DisRightsCT.org.
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Si Ud:
1. Tiene 65 años o más, o está discapacitado según la definición de la Administración del Seguro Social.
2. Necesita Medicaid pero supera los límites de ingresos o bienes de HUSKY C, y
3. Cree que estos límites son demasiado bajos y quiere hacer algo al respecto,
Por favor póngase en contacto con: Sheldon Toubman, Disability Rights Connecticut, en (475) 345-3169 o <mailto:Sheldon.Toubman at DisRightsCT.Org> Sheldon.Toubman at DisRightsCT.org.
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COVID Corner
For the first time since 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its COVID isolation guidance.
The new guideline:
* Stay home and away from others (including people you live with who are not sick)
* If you have respiratory virus symptoms that aren't better explained by another cause, you can resume normal activities once your symptoms are improving and you’ve been fever-free—without the aid of fever-reducing medications—for at least 24 hours.
* For the 5 days after you resume your normal activities:
* You should take extra precautions, like wearing a well-fitting mask and maintaining distance from others, gathering outdoors or in well-ventilated areas, cleaning hands and high-touch surfaces often, and testing when possible before gathering with others.
* If symptoms or fever return, you should start back at square one: staying home and away from others until you’ve been improving and fever-free for at least 24 hours.
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COVID recommendations are now included in one set of recommendations for most common respiratory illnesses, including Covid-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
The recommendations are as follows:
* <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLPLxNjG4WheZQyNhnakAU30LMe_AwyeWtWLcFv2OJ7SLMoMETElgS8WKrQ-9rQmhuojdqmiIH-W3Ne_rizyGxzE_m1J_jX4gesWgH_-pfJNsxJO1uZpRTYwkPfdmfeLKLuz2R-aS4-9zd-Hb1ntHlkdBrXLidvr-8N8elLmvvZSUMPm-u7yDxY_YR8WJblVUUF0RlWDvOzEUiU6sM906A==&c=mNctS58oGOCImUv5Xx6eOiQQq5j19cwpsntWgo8gzu-QSOeiMR1_iA==&ch=KLcMyMQsWk1zhJeuDR_HmWvv8UM2FVJREV_HeElhmLX7Ew6ElFUCHw==> Immunizations for Respiratory Viruses
* <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLPLxNjG4WheZQyNhnakAU30LMe_AwyeWtWLcFv2OJ7SLMoMETElgS8WKrQ-9rQmFSkSd83LnC0o7dJ7oRegN0mAiastpgCutovonzu5HmqwZ5zMnI_K6S23Olcs4O-TvRhAqMsB2ciHJkBciKyroPMCsyAhNYOrWE6OEcgti2l5xHMkWT7-xwAW62SW38ABuHHs85Um7oQ=&c=mNctS58oGOCImUv5Xx6eOiQQq5j19cwpsntWgo8gzu-QSOeiMR1_iA==&ch=KLcMyMQsWk1zhJeuDR_HmWvv8UM2FVJREV_HeElhmLX7Ew6ElFUCHw==> Hygiene and Respiratory Virus Prevention
* <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLPLxNjG4WheZQyNhnakAU30LMe_AwyeWtWLcFv2OJ7SLMoMETElgS8WKrQ-9rQmcXOVjwnD_gLVOp4ZKr4laOv8NEqF11j9YAfK6maaLv9ARcSbI5Yt9lG4OHC2LsoN3uusySaVPohalaUSa6-lX5oocl-YVtogHD5la-DHbacXPWTJFGtc5WCFtwznrorAvqWAfrewzNVKREDgdNtDTg==&c=mNctS58oGOCImUv5Xx6eOiQQq5j19cwpsntWgo8gzu-QSOeiMR1_iA==&ch=KLcMyMQsWk1zhJeuDR_HmWvv8UM2FVJREV_HeElhmLX7Ew6ElFUCHw==> Taking Steps for Cleaner Air for Respiratory Virus Prevention
* <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLPLxNjG4WheZQyNhnakAU30LMe_AwyeWtWLcFv2OJ7SLMoMETElgS8WKrQ-9rQmWE5c4fjtf4ORe0eio8I_Tc0gvaFWWRPC1q-veG01NXClPNNkHkFFpDtHgmbrFjJbWLIIKtniFXbRSjnWNgVfb1Rk5TCDi0HQO5OJ-Ct3YtX8XYjxM0SIKXXhICqjc9x47EFhUjMxtCV_RYJ9ERDleSFEpj5KpBWX&c=mNctS58oGOCImUv5Xx6eOiQQq5j19cwpsntWgo8gzu-QSOeiMR1_iA==&ch=KLcMyMQsWk1zhJeuDR_HmWvv8UM2FVJREV_HeElhmLX7Ew6ElFUCHw==> Preventing Spread of Respiratory Viruses When You’re Sick
* <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLPLxNjG4WheZQyNhnakAU30LMe_AwyeWtWLcFv2OJ7SLMoMETElgS8WKrQ-9rQmx9mc4UvOisFqgH4OrLhq2UaUAPaFkRSaFep3lHLB8XmRkCsQRoKXc_6S3zaKyyZzrSlAGZ9ojklJjowy1CmmsXcujixMB5zpdmTbZWlfBFgfAwnbm5QHek3RRPfk2RlCrORKdrZpd_c=&c=mNctS58oGOCImUv5Xx6eOiQQq5j19cwpsntWgo8gzu-QSOeiMR1_iA==&ch=KLcMyMQsWk1zhJeuDR_HmWvv8UM2FVJREV_HeElhmLX7Ew6ElFUCHw==> Masks and Respiratory Virus Prevention
* <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLPLxNjG4WheZQyNhnakAU30LMe_AwyeWtWLcFv2OJ7SLMoMETElgS8WKrQ-9rQmeYpGEsAb0pjF0AYtPdmnU8xGNqm6PdNoLCesqu2u2PKm4YWk6aocHG4z0JNKKezco3ujmqGivWErMM7frjG-FcXLVtnM49qwjwbDFN3UPq1-he9Emkg4vr70PfT3X6DscDRlJGyLg3Dv8N0vJb2tfV-FmkjWHYVZ&c=mNctS58oGOCImUv5Xx6eOiQQq5j19cwpsntWgo8gzu-QSOeiMR1_iA==&ch=KLcMyMQsWk1zhJeuDR_HmWvv8UM2FVJREV_HeElhmLX7Ew6ElFUCHw==> Physical Distancing and Respiratory Viruses
* <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLPLxNjG4WheZQyNhnakAU30LMe_AwyeWtWLcFv2OJ7SLMoMETElgS8WKrQ-9rQmNcyD9g--RDTixalvR9ZTKKA6MtgX8f5evuSu_-ExRHbNAupgeSXOQIN_2egvIvS96txgSJusJvZ9nzGPt7NIKB8vBZUbvXsfV9-6wkSZVN4VphUgO6AwbUlFi6xWyu2ZK_yphG4fkHE=&c=mNctS58oGOCImUv5Xx6eOiQQq5j19cwpsntWgo8gzu-QSOeiMR1_iA==&ch=KLcMyMQsWk1zhJeuDR_HmWvv8UM2FVJREV_HeElhmLX7Ew6ElFUCHw==> Testing and Respiratory Viruses
Click here for information on those recommendations:
<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLPLxNjG4WheZQyNhnakAU30LMe_AwyeWtWLcFv2OJ7SLMoMETElgS8WKrQ-9rQmg_G7uuNfyEShXQjmLYyBp2teuY8zNFIU_BMoNq2jJz5G-eT7N0FJgexk_U3v_vyD0_7T41GGeAyjVaSQtQ8S9x85lK4NBZVkflDEtBSwQIse7ZGhKvICdAgCapIqD0ePI8MFHrJWKGqVY_k8tDOCXBBkFhO7hYqD&c=mNctS58oGOCImUv5Xx6eOiQQq5j19cwpsntWgo8gzu-QSOeiMR1_iA==&ch=KLcMyMQsWk1zhJeuDR_HmWvv8UM2FVJREV_HeElhmLX7Ew6ElFUCHw==> Respiratory Virus Guidance (cdc.gov)
What should you do if you’re at higher risk of severe illness?
If you’re at higher risk of severe illness—generally, this is older adults and young children, pregnant people, people with disabilities, and people with compromised immune systems:
* Seek testing and contact your physician.
* If you test positive for COVID or flu, there are antiviral medications that can be taken within a few days of symptom onset and are extremely effective in reducing the likelihood that your symptoms become severe or that you need to be hospitalized.
Does this new guidance mean that all of these respiratory viruses pose the same risk?
No, COVID-19 is still causing more cases and more severe diseases than influenza or RSV. A person’s risk for severe infection will also vary based on a number of factors, including age and health conditions.
To read more, click here:
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We understand that COVID-19 is still a real threat for people with disabilities. If you or a loved one is vulnerable to respiratory illnesses, you may choose to follow additional precautions.
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Additional COVID Guidance
* CT viral respiratory disease update: <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLPLxNjG4WheZQyNhnakAU30LMe_AwyeWtWLcFv2OJ7SLMoMETElgS8WKrQ-9rQmAdMybrZNRLVhAmqV0qCyFW373KkWSyKjJJ8ON_iHdJjsCjYpRhYNnrrBvdKtYIQ7g_FsZXhG-S0hBvISHpLLcF3p0R_OzxByjrOslZJO4t2ibKzxu8i9YMoW0BN7o0kTMYMOeLd47g5pX32iy4vHGcDSspztjIQ7pyWaJss5LbBJJMcWPFohgM_H8JSvWFEK3tCiJfuqGT3P8x6W65vomwq3sSlCpWVEChT3Ml2flGhcEnpzXnMV5jqO741D2S27&c=mNctS58oGOCImUv5Xx6eOiQQq5j19cwpsntWgo8gzu-QSOeiMR1_iA==&ch=KLcMyMQsWk1zhJeuDR_HmWvv8UM2FVJREV_HeElhmLX7Ew6ElFUCHw==> CT DPH Weekly Update
* COVID Viral Activity Level: <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLPLxNjG4WheZQyNhnakAU30LMe_AwyeWtWLcFv2OJ7SLMoMETElgS8WKrQ-9rQmHfyQEBQkKX37AXkdP8S9sZkjB30i4ekLjNS7dwzUr1JBiz44IM729gOBwNpYZ-AaEpAJ0WyeLrgl4zEIieDYJzI7M6gR5GTdN_8DIsUaqD-cD1ApblwpSc91Ona1vFLs&c=mNctS58oGOCImUv5Xx6eOiQQq5j19cwpsntWgo8gzu-QSOeiMR1_iA==&ch=KLcMyMQsWk1zhJeuDR_HmWvv8UM2FVJREV_HeElhmLX7Ew6ElFUCHw==> COVID-19 Wastewater Data – Current Levels | NWSS | CDC
* COVID-19 by County: <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLPLxNjG4WheZQyNhnakAU30LMe_AwyeWtWLcFv2OJ7SLMoMETElgSUFYNOfxXCxCxE7IP_PGa8PShUoX66mAoqfVphgCOhniToqsAOZEdved9RZ56oj10-tBtESSDFveGh0VqnKKDRp5jhbAnFbr8eek8eY-O_cuCnIsu2R8pWXKyFCi9BUSqqt5a-SKnVKpC3JbHt8v3O0F4me9uegj0vFj-lxr4n1&c=mNctS58oGOCImUv5Xx6eOiQQq5j19cwpsntWgo8gzu-QSOeiMR1_iA==&ch=KLcMyMQsWk1zhJeuDR_HmWvv8UM2FVJREV_HeElhmLX7Ew6ElFUCHw==> https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html
* At all hospital admission levels:
* Stay up to date on vaccination.
* Maintain ventilation improvements.
* Avoid contact with people who have suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
* Follow recommendations for isolation if you have suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
* Follow the recommendations for what to do if you are exposed to someone with COVID-19.
* If you are at high risk of getting very sick, talk with a healthcare provider about additional prevention actions.
* Understanding Exposure Risks: <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLPLxNjG4WheZQyNhnakAU30LMe_AwyeWtWLcFv2OJ7SLMoMETElgSUFYNOfxXCxHbeMDNcEMXiVXQbbLBxzuc-Efv2p9yl8cth_c_HQIFYi5LFfzVqGu2_1Yy-5jRjMjGeAN5Q3kqPUpKH77fiVtH2ztmSdG1PyeSlYD0H8SMBfacanpXg0ExxReL0ZfL1xgKCuXM17C9r_-4QRvUv-FJseBM8bvGNS&c=mNctS58oGOCImUv5Xx6eOiQQq5j19cwpsntWgo8gzu-QSOeiMR1_iA==&ch=KLcMyMQsWk1zhJeuDR_HmWvv8UM2FVJREV_HeElhmLX7Ew6ElFUCHw==> https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/risks-exposure.html
* When to Isolate: <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLPLxNjG4WheZQyNhnakAU30LMe_AwyeWtWLcFv2OJ7SLMoMETElgSUFYNOfxXCxsGZoAQPoYpa26RFG4pgjJ81i76ecftlZKhazgI-bPIWiS1zMRlT3ammbFh-uaYUJx0_8DuFOfZ-JuE_WYmsGl-k71WmCre656N84R2FcXQeTSqXfz72eQMTDYC3FPSt53kililzAbuZDF9Pht7WYDw==&c=mNctS58oGOCImUv5Xx6eOiQQq5j19cwpsntWgo8gzu-QSOeiMR1_iA==&ch=KLcMyMQsWk1zhJeuDR_HmWvv8UM2FVJREV_HeElhmLX7Ew6ElFUCHw==> https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html
* COVID Prevention Actions: <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLPLxNjG4WheZQyNhnakAU30LMe_AwyeWtWLcFv2OJ7SLMoMETElgSUFYNOfxXCxnuzJjNmO2ULideHCu_cl8yfwWimiTrWcaphmY9tnNmBw0t26efkMgtmWe15y7LJCQKArWMyevMV4ZF44KS_QsjmhJWEvInCIQbu4shVSDVAbRX1qpJuMkO0q9vJyYZ7fU8Ye3ojSLGErA2w-s4ly2s9EoNMeX4Z0cJhUkXas0AjpNaBWiN9y76a7E26ZXRUx&c=mNctS58oGOCImUv5Xx6eOiQQq5j19cwpsntWgo8gzu-QSOeiMR1_iA==&ch=KLcMyMQsWk1zhJeuDR_HmWvv8UM2FVJREV_HeElhmLX7Ew6ElFUCHw==> https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html#anchor_1658432586589
* Factors That Raise Your Risk of Getting Very Sick from COVID-19: <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLPLxNjG4WheZQyNhnakAU30LMe_AwyeWtWLcFv2OJ7SLMoMETElgSUFYNOfxXCxa8opkkN1Uidm85t5vBVL5eZjqGdrp3WoSWdddXq3z9KNlspBXg7TEjqlpQQQ57rNFGpqCt--DZBY7tCxhK4GtIoP0B7ooGAZ6sShTaz-EIP9x1NPalZ-jGZnfFIsBXIoVbwyXUtIJqRMIyo9LhxM4sPieo8uy-vCWRSVJiqPmow=&c=mNctS58oGOCImUv5Xx6eOiQQq5j19cwpsntWgo8gzu-QSOeiMR1_iA==&ch=KLcMyMQsWk1zhJeuDR_HmWvv8UM2FVJREV_HeElhmLX7Ew6ElFUCHw==> https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/risks-getting-very-sick.html
* People ages 50 years or older
* Immunocompromised or Weakened Immune System
* Underlying Health Conditions
* Information about Long COVID: <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CLPLxNjG4WheZQyNhnakAU30LMe_AwyeWtWLcFv2OJ7SLMoMETElgSUFYNOfxXCxIbMGmUMXVlKoyVa3Iweu7pLtEwoEHE7NYkobroZx73pmGgpMiNrn5cy07oJUPb_zh081usIERQOJ7_2gTdrXXXLUaQCKp8CYtkO5iLlz0NG4IfyPIMiqtFY7JAQx6Fq_cc2s8zInnDu5mu7DEbUX6A==&c=mNctS58oGOCImUv5Xx6eOiQQq5j19cwpsntWgo8gzu-QSOeiMR1_iA==&ch=KLcMyMQsWk1zhJeuDR_HmWvv8UM2FVJREV_HeElhmLX7Ew6ElFUCHw==> https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/long-term-effects/index.html
* It’s estimated about 14% (approximately 1/7th of population) of adults in US have long-covid
* It’s estimated that approximately 28% (over ¼) of adults who have had COVID developed long-COVID
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