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I have congenital heart disease. should i take any additional precautions on top of the cdc recommendations to protect myself against covid-19?
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CDC: Guidelines includes those with high risk conditions. High risk patients should adhere to guidelines and if possible stay home, when necessary to be out keep a social distance of 6 ft or more in addition to wearing a face mask and avoiding touching any surfaces
Answered 5/9/2020
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