California shifts priorities over who can get vaccinated

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Under the new state guidelines, people between the ages of 16 and 64 with chronic high-risk conditions and disabilities will join older Californians, food workers and educators. But only on March 15.

California with high-risk medical conditions will qualify for COVID-19 vaccines starting March 15, the state health secretary announced today.

According to the state’s previous guidelines, people with chronic conditions do not qualify for vaccinations until people aged 65 and older, first responders, food workers and educators have been vaccinated.

Under the new guidelines, people between the ages of 16 and 64 with serious health conditions – such as heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes, cancer and weakened immune systems – or with disabilities will join older Californians and essential workers from March 15.

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