General

People of any age with certain underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.  CDC created this webpage that lists the various medical conditions that will increase your risk of severe COVID-related illness.

This ALA report examines tobacco cessation coverage for plans offered in state health insurance marketplaces, also known as state exchanges

The Tobacco Cessation Change Package was created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with the purpose of helping healthcare professionals in outpatient, inpatient, and behavioral health settings, as well as public health professionals who partner with these groups, to implement systems and strategies that improve care for patients who use tobacco.

Smokefree.gov provides reasons why you should consider quitting smoking during the COVID-19 epidemic and resources to help you quit.

This user guide focuses on how comprehensive tobacco control programs can promote cessation through population-wide efforts. According to Best Practices 2014, “encouraging and helping tobacco users to quit is the quickest approach to reducing tobacco-related disease, death, and healthcare costs.” Population-based interventions can dramatically increase access to proven cessation treatment and help more people quit for good.

Resources from the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations, which include a map of states with statutes or regulations addressing pharmacist prescribing of tobacco cessation aids (without a CPA or local standing order).

Truth Initiative's BecomeAnEX program provides tips to help you quit smoking or vaping during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with ideas on how to relieve stress, stay active, manage your financial situation and increase social engagement with your friends/family.

Fact sheet that includes information on individuals who are at higher risk for COVID-19 and how the Ca Smokers' Helpline can help you quit. (Source: Stanford Tobacco Prevention Toolkit)

Fact sheet from CDC showing who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 and what you can do to help protect yourself.