Southwestern Public Health has updated the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility criteria to include people over 16-years-old with a high risk health condition.
OXFORD/ST.THOMAS/ELGIN - Southwestern Public Health has updated it's criteria for COVID-19 vaccinations once again.
People over the age of 16 can now get the shot, but only if they have one of the following high risk health conditions;
- Organ transplant recipients
- Hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients
- Neurological diseases in which respiratory function may be compromised (e.g. motor neuron disease, myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis)
- Haematological malignancy diagnosed less than one year
- Kidney disease eGFR less than 30
- Obesity (BMI>40)
- Other treatments causing immunosuppression (e.g., chemotherapy, immunity weakening medications)
- People with intellectual or developmental disabilities (e.g., Down Syndrome)
The individual does not need to provide written proof of their health condition from their doctor.
Southwestern Public Health says one primary essential caregiver for an individual with a high risk health condition will also be able to get vaccinated.
You can find more information regarding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility online here. You can book your vaccination appointment online or by calling 1-888-333-2175.

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