BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermonters 16 and older with certain high-risk health conditions can sign up for the COVID-19 vaccination on Thursday morning.
The group would start on March 15, but Scott’s government moved it earlier because fewer people in the 55+ high-risk group reported than expected.
Entries begin Thursday morning at 8:15 a.m. Thursday’s group includes cancer patients, those with COPD, chronic kidney disease, heart disease, sickle cell disease, diabetes, patients with immune use, people with severe obesity, women who are pregnant and people with disabilities. such as Down syndrome. Click here for a complete list.
Health experts say you do not need a doctor’s letter or proof of a health condition to report. You will be asked for information about a healthcare provider, but you can still make an appointment, even if you do not have a service provider.
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