Chatham-Kent public health has announced another list of groups that are eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.
The following health conditions, as defined by the province in their “Guidance for Prioritization of Phase 2 Populations for COVID-19 Vaccination” document, are now eligible:
Highest-Risk Health Conditions:
- Organ transplant recipients
- Hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients
- Neurological diseases in which respiratory function may be compromised (e.g. motor neuron disease, myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis)
- Haematological malignancy diagnosed <1 year
- Kidney disease eGFR< 30
- Pregnancy
High-Risk Health Conditions:
- Obesity (BMI > 40)
- Other treatments causing immunosuppression (e.g., chemotherapy, immunity weakening medications)
- Intellectual or developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome)
At-Risk Health Conditions:
- Immune deficiencies/autoimmune disorders
- Stroke/cerebrovascular disease
- Dementia
- Diabetes
- Liver disease
- All other cancers
- Respiratory diseases
- Spleen problems (e.g., asplenia)
- Heart disease
- Hypertension with end organ damage
- Diagnosis of mental disorder
- Substance use disorders
- Sickle cell disease
- Thalassemia
- Immunocompromising health conditions
“We would like to thank our local primary care providers who have been referring their patients in the highest and high categories for appointments. With this new eligible group, we are working towards our goal in vaccinating all adults in Chatham-Kent,” said Dr. David Colby, Chatham-Kent Medical Officer of Health.
Meantime, workers in licensed childcare settings will also be eligible to book a vaccination appointment starting on April 29. Childcare staff will be provided a letter from their employer with further details.
Public Health also announced plans to hold a mobile vaccine clinic at the Wallaceburg Arena May 21. The clinic will run by appointment only from 9am until 7:30pm.
Everyone can book online at GetYourShotCK.ca or by calling 519- 351-1010.
