NACDD Urges Prioritization of Populations with High-Risk Chronic Diseases, Especially Among Communities of Color for COVID-19 Vaccination

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ATLANTA, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) has issued a policy statement urging officials to prioritize COVID-19 vaccination for populations with high-risk chronic diseases, especially those who are Black, Native American, and Latinx.
As the only organization representing all State and Territorial Chronic Disease Directors and their staff, NACDD works to reduce the impact of chronic diseases on the population by advocating for prevention policies and programs.
NACDD urges COVID-19 prioritization of populations with high-risk chronic diseases.
NACDD supports recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that prioritize healthcare workers and safeguard these critical and selfless professionals against COVID-19. Keeping healthcare workers safe and healthy also ensures that critical prevention work, including the identification and management of chronic disease, continues during the pandemic.

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