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If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or helpless about the coronavirus pandemic, you are not alone.
These feelings are especially common among people who are immunocompromised or at a higher risk for COVID-19 complications. That’s why a team of patient advocates created the hashtag #HighRiskCovid19: to make ourselves visible, to stop feeling ignored, and to help others see how their behaviors can threaten our ability to stay safe during this pandemic.
We have also partnered with the Global Healthy Living Foundation — a non-profit organization that provides advocacy, education, research, and advocacy for people living with chronic illness — to help you stay informed.
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The Global Healthy Living Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic illnesses (such as arthritis, osteoporosis, migraine, psoriasis, and cardiovascular disease) by advocating for improved access to health care at the community, state, and federal levels, and amplifying education and awareness efforts within its social media framework. GHLF is also a staunch advocate for vaccines.
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If you have severe psoriasis, there’s a good chance you’re taking methotrexate (MTX). A side effect MTX is increased risk of infections, which is particularly important to understand in light of the current COVID-19 crisis.
How the #HighRiskCovid19 Hashtag Took Off on Twitter
High-risk patients’ lives have been ignored. We cannot let them be ignored anymore. Learn more about the origin of the #HighRiskCovid19 hashtag and why it is important for immunocompromised people at high risk of coronavirus complications.
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The 20+ Things That #HighRiskCovid19 Patients Are Completely Tired of Hearing Already
Learn more about comments and issues that people at high risk for coronavirus complications are tired of hearing over and over again.
Research
Infographic: Coronavirus Survey Reveals A LOT About What High-Risk, Immunocompromised Patients Are Thinking Right Now
Learn more about how Global Healthy Living Foundation high-risk patients are managing their health during this unprecedented COVID-19 health crisis.
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Our Press Coverage
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People Most Vulnerable To Coronavirus Are Urging Others To Stay Home. Here’s Why.
Huffington Post
People At Increased Risk From COVID-19 Are Taking To Twitter To Plea For Social Distancing
Forbes
How One San Antonio Woman Helped Create a Viral Online Movement as the Coronavirus Spreads
San Antonio Express-News
As Coronavirus Spreads, Immunocompromised Young People Ask Their Peers to Keep Them in Mind
NBC News