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Immunocompromised Still Cautious as COVID-19 Anniversary Approaches

1/19/2025

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As the fifth anniversary of COVID-19's first U.S. case nears, immunocompromised individuals are still on high alert. They wear masks and limit interactions, grappling with societal pressure to conform to a sense of normalcy. The lingering threat of infection weighs heavily on their mental health, shaping their daily lives in profound ways.

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As the fifth anniversary of COVID-19's first U.S. case nears, immunocompromised individuals are still on high alert. They wear masks and limit interactions, grappling with societal pressure to conform to a sense of normalcy. The lingering threat of infection weighs heavily on their mental health, shaping their daily lives in profound ways.