TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY – Those with certain comorbidities can now begin signing up for their COVID-19 vaccinations in New York State, with appointments starting Feb. 15. Locally, however, the Tompkins County Department of Health will give priority to people 65 and older. with a suitable comorbidity because they confer vaccinations.
Those who are younger than 65, but have a suitable comorbidity, can then look elsewhere for their appointments. From 15:15 on 15 February there were still appointments in Syracuse and Potsdam, although it could certainly go fast. State-owned sites, 20 of which are in New York, have received a larger number of doses than local health department sites, such as those run by Tompkins County and Cayuga Health Services at the Ithaca Mall.
Meanwhile, when there is enough stock, the Tompkins County Department of Health has announced that they will also be eligible for those who have one or more of the approved comorbidities, and that third-party evidence is not required for people to get their vaccinations plan or receive. . The self-attestation form is here, and there will be physical versions available at vaccinations.
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According to the CDC and the Department of Health in New York, this is the list of eligible comorbidities:
- Cancer (currently or in remission, including 9/11-related cancers);
- Chronic kidney disease;
- Lung disease, including but not limited to COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), asthma (moderate to severe), pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis and 9/11 related lung diseases;
- Intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Down Syndrome;
- Heart conditions, including but not limited to heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, or hypertension (high blood pressure);
- Immuno-compromised states (weakened immune system) including but not limited to solid organ transplantation or blood or bone marrow transplantation, immune deficiency, HIV, corticosteroid use, use of other immunosuppressive drugs, or other causes;
- Severe obesity (BMI 40 kg / m2), obesity (body mass index of 30 kg / m2 or higher but <40 kg / m2);
- Pregnancy;
- Sickle cell disease or Thalassemia;
- Type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus;
- Cerebrovascular disease (affects blood vessels and blood supply to the brain);
- Neurological conditions, including but not limited to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia;
- Liver disease
Unlike other places, smoking is not considered a suitable comorbidity in New York – at least not yet.
It is still unclear how many vaccine doses will be allocated to the country for distribution to those with comoborbidities and others under the Phase 1B category. Over the past few weeks, the number of awards for each week has been announced on Tuesdays, so more clarity will come on February 16th.
Kruppa said that individuals with disease states and older age groups have a higher risk of serious diseases, which are related to COVID-19. We have developed this attestation form to simplify the process and remove additional barriers to access to the vaccine. ”
The ongoing list of prioritized populations is here. Those with more questions can seek more information by emailing [email protected].