COVID-19 and other dangerous respiratory viruses are active and spreading in our community right now.
If you are age 65 or older, you have a higher risk of being hospitalized or even dying from COVID-19, the flu and RSV. In addition, your risk increases significantly if you suffer from any of the following medical conditions:
- History of stroke
- Chronic kidney disease and dialysis
- Chronic lung problems (asthma, COPD, etc.)
- Chronic liver problems
- Diabetes and/or obesity
- Smoking (current and former)
All of us at Reliant want you to stay as safe and healthy as possible this winter season. Follow these three steps to avoid serious illness:
If you need more at-home COVID-19 test kits, you can order for free here: www.covid.gov/tests
Your Reliant healthcare team is always here to help you. Please call us, even if it’s after-hours or on weekends if you have questions about your health. And don’t forget that Virtual ReadyMED offers online appointments through MyChart from 7am – 11pm seven days a week for patients who have a Reliant PCP!
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