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Does having a blood type make your more susecptible to getting covid?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: A study from China suggested that individuals with type A blood may have an increased risk of contracting COVID 19 when compared to individuals with type O blood. However, the issue merits further study. REF: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/does-your-blood-type-increase-your-risk-for-coronavirus

Answered 5/2/2020

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