Californians aged 16-64 with serious health conditions were eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine on Monday, and severe obesity is one of the conditions listed to qualify.
The state of California uses the body mass index (BMI) to determine if someone has severe obesity. The BMI is calculated by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms by dividing the square of their height in meters, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
California defines severe obesity as a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 40 kg / m².
The CDC has an online calculator for everyone 20 and older to calculate their BMI. Visit https://bit.ly/3rZ2bpm, then enter your weight and height to determine your BMI.
Those under 20 can calculate their BMI with a version aimed at children and teenagers. Visit cdc.gov/healthyweight/bmi/calculator.html.
Visit covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/ for more information on being eligible for vaccine.