MADISON, WIS (WBAY) – People with certain medical conditions will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin from March 29.
It is for people 16 years and older with the following conditions:
- Asthma (moderate to severe)
- Cancer
- Cerebrovascular disease (affects blood vessels and blood supply to the brain)
- Chronic kidney disease
- COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Cystic fibrosis
- Down syndrome
- Heart disease, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathy
- Hypertension or high blood pressure
- Immuno-compromised state (weakened immune system) due to solid organ transplantation, blood or bone marrow transplantation, immune deficiency, HIV, use of corticosteroids, or the use of other immunosuppressive drugs
- Liver disease
- Neurological conditions, such as dementia
- Obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30-39 kg / m2)
- Overweight (BMI of 25-29 kg / m2)
- Pregnancy
- Pulmonary fibrosis (with damaged or scar tissue)
- Severe obesity (BMI 40 kg / m2 or more)
- Sickle cell disease
- Type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus
- Thalassemia (a type of blood disorder)
It provides vaccinations for more than two million people in Wisconsin.
The Department of Health Services in Wisconsin says because of the limitation of vaccine supply, providers need to prioritize people at higher risk. “This includes individuals with serious medical conditions, those with two or more conditions, older adults, or those living in communities that have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Every community is different, but everyone in this group is eligible for the vaccine. ”
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“Wisconsin continues to be a national leader in the field of vaccinations, and we are excited to be eligible for more Wisconsinites,” said Gov. Tony Evers. “I know the past year has been difficult for everyone and I want to thank people for taking action and doing their part to protect themselves and loved ones from COVID-19. We appeal to those who are eligible and at greatest risk of being vaccinated, because every shot in the arms means we are one step closer to returning to our Wisconsin way of life. ‘
The state says it will likely be eligible for all people 16 and older in May.
‘All three COVID-19 vaccines available are incredibly safe and effective in preventing infection, serious illness and death. These vaccines save lives. That is why we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to be protected against the virus, ”said DHS interim secretary Karen Timberlake. ‘We keep accelerating our pace and getting more shots in the arms every week. Together with our vaccination partners across the country, we help those at higher risk for exposure or who are more vulnerable to serious infection, to get a COVID-19 vaccine. ”
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