Vulnerable Populations

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the conditions in which people live, learn, work, and play contribute to their health. These conditions, over time, lead to different levels of health risks, needs, and outcomes among some people in certain racial and ethnic minority groups.

In Alabama, African Americans tend to live in poorer communities, have less access to healthcare services, and have higher instances of chronic disease. These and other social and socioeconomic risk factors contribute to a disproportionately higher risk of morbidity and mortality related to COVID-19.

Individuals from other racial and ethnic minority groups are also at greater risk, along with those who are elderly, immunocompromised, and those living with chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma, HIV/AIDS, etc. Individuals with disabilities and those experiencing homelessness are also at increased risk.

Resources

• Alabama Chronic Disease Resource Directory
• A Self-Advocate's Guide to COVID-19
• Bureau of Home and Community Services COVID-19 Vaccination for Homebound Patients Sample Policy
• CDC American Sign Language (ASL) Video Series
• Cleaning and Disinfection for Community Facilities
• COVID-19 Accessible Resources (Georgia Tech Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation)
• COVID-19 Disability Form (Alabama)
• COVID-19 Information for People with Disabilities
• COVID-19: Recommended Preventative Practices and Frequently Asked Questions for Faith-Based and Community Leaders
• End Child Hunger in Alabama County Food Guide
• Find Meals for Kids When Schools are Closed
• Foodfinder: Connects Families to Feeding Sites
• Food Planning During the Coronavirus Pandemic
• Guidance for Communities of Faith
• Outreach and Engagement of Vulnerable Populations COVID-19 Related Activities
• Racism and Health (CDC)
• Resources for Vulnerable Populations from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH)

Downloads

• Patient Criteria for Monoclonal Antibody Infusion for COVID-19
• Pregnancy and COVID-19
• Healthy At Home - Resources for People with Chronic Disease during COVID-19
• Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention Programs
• Why Should You Get Vaccinated? Posters: 8.5 X 11 (Spanish version) | 11 X 17 (Spanish version)

For more handouts, visit Downloads. For more handouts on the COVID-19 vaccine, visit COVID-19 Vaccine Downloads.