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Information for health workers supporting people with disability

This fact sheet provides information and guidance for health workers providing care to people with intellectual or developmental disability during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Information for health workers supporting people with disability

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Publication date:
Date last updated:
Publication type:
Fact sheet
Audience:
Health sector
Language:
English
Description:

The fact sheet covers:

  • whether people with intellectual or developmental disability are at greater risk of COVID-19
  • why the risk of COVID-19 is different for people with intellectual or developmental disability
  • what to consider when providing health care to people with intellectual or developmental disability
  • where to get more information

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