Californians 16 and older with underlying health conditions now able to get the coronavirus vaccine According to a bulletin sent to providers across the state, starting Monday, March 15th, the California Department of Public Health advised that vaccinations can be made to people between ages 16 and 64 who suffer from: Cancer, current with debilitated or immunocompromised state Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 or above Chronic pulmonary disease, oxygen dependent Down syndrome solid Severe obesity (Body Mass Index ≥ 40 kg/m2) Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hemoglobin A1c level greater than 7.5% "Healthcare providers may use their clinical judgement to vaccinate individuals age 16-64 who are deemed to be at the very highest risk for morbidity and mortality from COVID-19."