Everyone over 70 is immunocompromised in comparison to younger people. The 17 year old is probably confused about the term; though I wonder if autoimmune issues (such as allergies) is what his friends may have?
I just thought I had pollen allergies. I had not idea I had a full blown autoimmune condition. Should I get a medalert bracelet for that. Really, I just had no clue.
It is debilitating. I can’t get through a season without taking at least a few doses of Claritin.