Broward Health runs out of COVID-19 vaccine appointments after expanding eligibility

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Broward Health announced Friday that COVID-19 vaccines will soon be available for adults living with conditions such as cancer and lung fibrosis, pregnant women and people who are obese or smokers.

The first available appointments ran out quickly. According to Jennifer Smith, a spokeswoman for Broward Health, patients in one of the 18 highest-risk groups will be able to make an appointment for the vaccine soon.

“We encourage the community to check BrowardHealth.org frequently for updates on when more vaccines will be available,” Smith wrote Friday night.

Other qualifying conditions are asthma, cancer, cerebrovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome, heart disease, high blood pressure or hypertension, immune deficiencies, liver disease, neurological malformations, , thalassemia and diabetes.

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According to Broward Health, only people who are pregnant or have just given birth or have cancer will need a medical note.

To learn more about the Broward Health vaccination campaign and to get updates on vaccine availability, visit this page.

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Local news reporter 10 Ian Margol contributed to this report.