Texas is currently vaccinating individuals who meet criteria for phases 1a and 1b. Phase 1a includes healthcare workers and long-term care workers and residents. Phase 1b includes the following patients:
- People 65 years of age and older
- People 16 years of age and older with at least one chronic medical condition such as but not limited to:
- Cancer
- Chronic kidney disease
- COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathies
- Solid organ transplantation
- Obesity and severe obesity (body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or higher)
- Pregnancy
- Sickle cell disease
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Direct Care Physicians of Greater Houston Member Dr. Chinelo Okoye has created this helpful guide to finding local vaccine resources. Visit her page to learn more.
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