Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale extends the eligibility of the COVID-19 vaccine to include people under the age of 65 who have certain conditions.
The hospital said priority will be given to patients in the Holy Cross medical group.
To receive the vaccine, you must meet the following criteria:
• Asthma
• Cancer (current treatment / under treatment)
• Cardiomyopathy
• Chronic kidney disease
• COPD
• Down syndrome
• Heart attack
• Hypertension
• Obesity greater than 30 kg / m2
• Organ transplantation
• Pregnant
• Sickle cell
• Type 2 diabetes with accompanying co-morbidity (listed above)
To request an appointment for someone who meets the above criteria, leave the registration / consent form (with attached medical note / prescription indicating the patient’s condition) at the COVID Vaccine Center, 4701 N. Federal Highway, Bldg . C.
“We encourage you to take advantage of all alternatives to get the vaccine in case you get a chance to get vaccinated,” Holy Cross said in a statement. “Please continue to be patient. It will take time to vaccinate everyone who is eligible.”