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Is asthma considered a higher risk for breakthrough covid-19 infection?
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Patients with asthma are at higher risk from Covid infection but not necessarily at higher risk of breakthrough infection.
Answered 11/15/2021
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https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/breakthrough-infections-coronavirus-after-vaccination https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-with-medical-conditions.html Get vaccinated , including booster , get vaccinated for flu as well and wear a mask in indoor spaces. If immunocompromised ( on steroids) may be at increased risk
Answered 11/16/2021
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