At high risk of severe illness from COVID-19?
You need a plan.
Almost 1 in 4 Australians may be at risk of severe illness from COVID-19.1
If you are at high risk and test positive for COVID-19, contact a GP without delay.
Make a plan for COVID-19 by following these steps:
Step 1: Know your risk and keep up to date with your vaccinations2
Certain factors may increase your risk of severe illness from COVID-19.2
Step 2: Check for COVID-19 symptoms and test early
It’s important to know the symptoms of COVID-19 so you can test as early as possible.3
Step 3:
Take action
If you are at high risk of severe COVID-19 and test positive for COVID-19, talk to your doctor without delay.2
If you don’t have a regular GP or can’t get an appointment with them, you can find a GP below. Telehealth (phone) services are available.
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Talk to your family and friends about planning for COVID-19
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References:
- Clark A, et al. Global, regional, and national estimates of the population at increased risk of severe COVID-19 due to underlying health conditions in 2020: a modelling study. Lancet Glob Health 2020;8(8):e1003-e1017.
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Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Groups at higher risk from COVID-19.
https://www.health.gov.au/topics/covid-19/protect-yourself-and-others/high-risk-groups (accessed June 2024). -
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Testing for COVID-19.
https://www.health.gov.au/topics/covid-19/testing (accessed June 2024). -
Healthdirect. COVID-19 symptoms.
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/covid-19/symptoms (accessed June 2024)
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