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Are people with thyroid issues at higher risk of contracting covid?
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Probably not: Hello, Patients with thyroid disorders are not thought to be at increased risk for getting COVID-19 or to have worse illness if they become ill from the virus. Lots of good info at this site FYI: https://www.thyroid.org/covid-19/coronavirus-frequently-asked-questions/#hypothyroidism
Answered 5/21/2020
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Agree w Dr. Wood: However would insure that your thyroid condition is still under good control.
Answered 5/20/2020
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