'It's a good day': vaccinations begin for those with certain high-risk medical conditions Save to Read Later Doug Hillier washes his hands regularly, wears a face mask, and physically distances from people — and that was pre-COVID-19. Doug Hillier washes his hands regularly, wears a face mask, and physically distances from people — and that was pre-COVID-19. Hillier, 52, still does all of these things because, even though he has had a double lung transplant, he has cystic fibrosis. SUPPLIED Doug Hillier, 52, who has Cystic fibrosis, recieved the COVID-19 vaccine Monday morning. On Monday morning, Hillier's diagnosis brought him something else: his first dose of vaccine for COVID-19.