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In addition to the elderly, other vulnerable populations included children and pets.
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Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 18 June 2024
Barran suspected Joy was simply smelling the usual odor of the elderly and infirm and misattributing it to Parkinson’s.
—Scott Sayare Robert Petkoff Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 14 June 2024
As in previous years, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control will make specific recommendations for the elderly, immunocompromised, youth and other groups.
—Lisa Krieger, The Denver Post, 11 June 2024
The agency’s urgent warnings focus primarily on vulnerable populations, such as newborns, children, the elderly, and those pregnant or with chronic illnesses, reminding residents to stay hydrated, avoid the heat of the day and use air conditioning.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
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Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 18 June 2024
Barran suspected Joy was simply smelling the usual odor of the elderly and infirm and misattributing it to Parkinson’s.
—Scott Sayare Robert Petkoff Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 14 June 2024
As in previous years, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control will make specific recommendations for the elderly, immunocompromised, youth and other groups.
—Lisa Krieger, The Denver Post, 11 June 2024
The agency’s urgent warnings focus primarily on vulnerable populations, such as newborns, children, the elderly, and those pregnant or with chronic illnesses, reminding residents to stay hydrated, avoid the heat of the day and use air conditioning.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
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“The elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20elderly. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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