CDC Advice on Vulnerable Individuals The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have identified broad categories of individuals who are at higher risk for severe COVID illness, including: People 65 and over Residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities Those with poorly controlled, underlying conditions that affect the immune system, such as lung and heart conditions, obesity, diabetes, and kidney and liver diseases. For the latest, please visit the CDC's website concerning vulnerable individuals. Individual Concerns If you are concerned that you may be at higher risk, UAH has established individuals to assist with your questions. Please contact: FOR STUDENTS: Office of Disability Services 256.824.1997 dss@uah.edu FOR FACULTY & STAFF: Human Resources 256.824.6445 hr@uah.edu Individual Medical Questions FOR STUDENTS: Student Health Center 256.824.6775 shc@uah.edu FOR FACULTY & STAFF: Faculty-Staff Clinic 256.824.2100