People with developmental disabilities should be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccine, say advocates
As vaccines roll out, advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities worry they re falling through the cracks for access even though they can be higher risk for disease, due to necessary interactions with support workers and other vulnerabilities.
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Even if they live at home, people with developmental disabilities can be more vulnerable to disease exposure
Posted: Feb 11, 2021 3:00 AM CT | Last Updated: February 12
NWT starts vaccinating people with Down syndrome, autism
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NWT has started vaccinating people with developmental disabilities, but advocates say they should be a bigger priority in Canada as they are more vulnerable to getting sick.2:06
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