Jackson Health extends COVID-19 vaccine criteria to high-risk individuals without a doctor’s note

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Jackson Health System announced on Monday that it is extending the criteria for COVID-19 vaccinations to its three locations, which includes vaccinating vulnerable patients even if they do not have a doctor’s note.

The health system said it will provide photos for the following four categories starting Tuesday:

• 65 years or older

• 50 – 64 years old, with an identity card showing that you are personally in school at a K-12 school, a sworn law enforcement officer or a firefighter

• 18 years of age and older and certify that your doctor has recommended that you receive the vaccine because of your high-risk condition (no documentation required)

• At the age of 16-17, you must certify that your doctor has recommended that you receive the vaccine because of your high-risk condition. No documentation or proof is required. You are required to have a parent or legal guardian with you at the appointment to give your consent

Jackson said he will open his online dating portal at JacksonHealth.org on Monday and that people who meet the vaccination criteria can sign up for appointments that begin Tuesday.

Jackson urges residents to follow Twitter and Instagram pages (@JacksonHealth) for updates when appointments become available on their website.

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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital announced on Friday that it is also beginning to accept vaccine registrations from the general public for people aged 16 to 21, with conditions that make them particularly vulnerable to COVID-19.