Indiana adds more co-morbidities to the list for vaccine eligibility

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility has opened up once again.

This time the state has expanded vaccine eligibility to more Hoosiers with pre-existing conditions.

Once again.

This time the state has expanded vaccine eligibility to more hoosiers with pre- existing conditions.

Here is what you need to know if you qualify.

The state of indiana has been taking an age-based approach when it comes to distributing the vaccine.

But recently, they opened up eligibility to people with certain co- morbidities.

"we started by vaccinating people who are currently undergoing dialysis and so far more then 4-thousand have received a vaccine."- dr. weaver now the state has added all hoosiers with an intellectual or developmental disability.

That includes early childhood conditions carried into adulthood.

You can see the list of pre-existing conditions on your screen now.

Dr. lindsay weaver says people with any of these conditions will only be vaccinated if their health care provider approves it.

"it is appropriate to reach out to your provider to ensure that they are submitting your information.

After the information is submitted it does take 24 to 48 hours before you are notified.

Please be patient as providers across the state work to identify their appropriate patients."

So far, people in the age group 50-59 years of age are getting vaccinated at a lower rate..

Which governor eric holcomb has a message for.

"i'll just make an appeal to those folks who are 50 to 59 step up you are going to help us all get through this sooner."-holcomb as for people with these co-morbidities, infectious disease experts say they should get vaccinated as soon as possible.

"none of those listed conditions would put some one at more risk of complications and we have a great track record with these vaccines."-dr. thomas meyer meyer says the benefits of getting the covid-19 vaccine for people with pre- existing conditions can be life saving.

"there's not any long term risk to getting the vaccine but there are huge long term benefits for being able to be protected against a lethal virus that's been wreaking havoc."-dr. thomas meyer it was also announced today that all teachers and support staff workers will be able to get vaccinated at any site in the state of indiana starting on monday.

This change is due to orders from the federal government.

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