NYS releases list of co-morbidities/underlying conditions eligible for COVID-19 vaccine on Feb. 15
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NEW YORK (WKBW) â New York State has released a list of co-morbidities/underlying conditions eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning February 15th.
Adults of any age with the following medical conditions are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine
Cancer (current or in remission including 9/11 related cancers)
Cerebrovascular disease
Heart conditions, including but not limited to heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathyies, or hypertension
Immunocompromised state including but not limited to solid organ transplant or from blood or bone marrow transplant, immune deficiencies, HIV, use of corticosteroids, use of other immune weakening medicines, or other causes
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