The state’s vaccine advisory board says disabled people under the age of 65 should be in the next round of vaccine eligibility, as well as inmates and homeless residents.
Vehicles queue up outside the Disneyland Resort parking for a Covid-19 vaccine in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) People with severe disabilities and underlying conditions as well as inmates and homeless residents could be prioritized for the Covid-19 vaccine under new guidelines being mulled by California officials.
Pointing to alarming mortality rates for people with chronic health issues that have contracted the coronavirus, health officials told a state vaccine advisory panel Wednesday people under the age of 65 with disabilities should be considered in the next eligibility group.
February 4, 2021 by CALmatters
(CALMATTERS) – An influential group of California health experts is holding fast for now to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to make age the primary criteria for getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The decision announced today dismayed advocates who hoped the group would recommend moving disabled people and those with chronic medical conditions to the front of the line alongside those age 65 and older.
Orange County residents wait in line outside tents for a COVID-19 vaccine at the Toy Story parking lot at the Disneyland Resort Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. The parking lot is located off Katella Avenue and sits southeast of Disneyland. California is immediately allowing residents 65 and older to get scarce coronavirus vaccines, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
COVID Advisory Group Rejects Higher Vaccine Priority for Disabled Californians and Those With Chronic Conditions
An influential group of California health experts is holding fast for now to Gov. Gavid Newsom’s decision to make age the primary criteria for getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The decision announced today dismayed advocates who hoped the group would recommend moving disabled people and those with chronic medical conditions to the front of the line alongside those age 65 and older.
“My disability makes my immune system very weak. When I get a simple cold it goes to my lungs and I have a hard time breathing,” Dina Garcia of Chatsworth wrote in advance before Wednesday’s meeting of the state’s vaccine community advisory committee, where the decision was announced. “My doctor told me that if I get COVID, I may not survive. My worker (personal attendant) has already told me they would not take the vaccine. I am extremely worried that I will not survive this pandemic.
There foes not seem to be a REAL EFFECTIVE STRATEGY FOR THE ” FAIR” DISTRIBUTION OF THE VACCINE THAT IS AVAILABLE…..with a significant portion not receiving any vaccine until several months from now.
WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO A 24/7 TIME FOR DISTRIBUTION…given the actual distribution has gone much slower than the planned?
Jwasnt says:
They keep saying ” all the Data ” how much data can there be about long term?? It’s just common sense to speculative. Trust the experts….its covid they’re learning on us the mice. I bet every politician that took it first was a placebo. As Joe would say, Come on man.