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Rapid Expert Consultation on Severe Illness in Young Adults for the COVID-19 Pandemic (March 14, 2020)
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... Office of Science and Technology Policy Executive Office of the President Eisenhower Executive Office Building 1650 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20504 Robert Kadlec, M.D. Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Dear Drs.
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... Fineberg, M.D., Ph.D. Chair Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases and 21st Century Health Threats Recent reports from Italy describe severe illness requiring ventilatory support in younger adults without underlying comorbidities.
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... REC ON SEVERE ILLNESS IN YOUNG ADULTS 3 Although COVID-19 typically has caused higher rates of severe illness and mortality in older populations and those with underlying illnesses, it is important not to downplay the potential seriousness of this infection in younger age groups. While data are gathered and analyzed, messaging should stress that everyone should be concerned about COVID-19 and take appropriate steps to protect their health, the health of their loved ones and neighbors, and the health of the public at large.
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