The CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccination for people age 6 months and older based on individual-based (shared clinical) decision-making. For people ages 6 months-64 years, the potential benefit of vaccination is greatest for those who have factors that increase their risk for severe COVID-19 infection. These conditions are listed below. After reviewing, please indicate below if you wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccination today.
• Asthma
• Cancer
• Cerebrovascular disease
• Chronic kidney disease
• Chronic lung diseases, limited to bronchiectasis, COPD (Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease), interstitial lung disease, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary
hypertension
• Chronic liver diseases, limited to cirrhosis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, alcoholic
liver disease, autoimmune hepatitis
• Cystic fibrosis
• Diabetes mellitus, type 1 and type 2
• Disabilities, including Down syndrome (complete list included here)
• Epilepsy
• Heart conditions (such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies)
• HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)
• Mental health conditions, limited to mood disorders (including depression),
schizophrenia spectrum disorders
• Neurologic conditions, limited to dementia and Parkinson’s Disease
• Overweight (BMI >25 kg/m2)
• Physical inactivity
• Pregnancy or recent pregnancy
• Primary immunodeficiencies
• Sickle cell disease
• Smoking, current or former
• Solid organ or blood stem cell transplantation
• Substance use disorders
• Tuberculosis
• Use of corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive medications