Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale extends the eligibility of the COVID-19 vaccine to include people under 65 who have certain conditions.
The hospital said priority would be given to patients at Holy Cross Medical Group.
To receive the vaccine, you must meet the following criteria:
• Asthma
• Cancer (current / ongoing treatment)
• Cardiomyopathy
• Chronic kidney disease
• COPD
• Down syndrome
• Heart failure
• Hypertension
• Obesity greater than 30 kg / m2
• Organ transplant
• pregnant
• Sickle cells
• Type 2 diabetes with accompanying comorbidity (listed above)
To request an appointment for someone who meets the above criteria, drop off the registration / consent form (with the accompanying MD note / prescription indicating the patient’s condition) at the COVID Vaccine Center, 4701 N. Federal Highway, Bldg. C.
“We encourage you to take advantage of all alternatives to receive the vaccine if you are given the opportunity to be vaccinated,” Holy Cross said in a statement. “Please continue to be patient. It will take some time to vaccinate everyone who is eligible.”