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Is my child with asthma considered high risk?

The CDC website explains that anyone with moderate to severe asthma may be at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19. COVID-19 can affect your respiratory tract (nose, throat, lungs), cause an asthma attack, and possibly lead to pneumonia and acute respiratory disease. The CDC has provided guidelines on how to best protect your child who has asthma.

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