Medically vulnerable persons are individuals who are at increased risk of severe COVID-19 and are recommended to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Under the NCIS and NAIS, there are individuals with the following conditions:

1. Diabetes

2. Heart conditions (such as heart failure)

3. Chronic lung conditions (including severe asthma)

4. Chronic liver conditions (including cirrhosis)

5. Chronic kidney conditions at any stage (including dialysis)

6. Chronic neurologic conditions (including stroke)

7. Cancer on active treatment

8. Blood conditions (such as thalassemia and sickle cell anemia)

9. Immunodeficiencies (including HIV infection)

10. Obesity (BMI ≥ 30)

11. Genetic or metabolic conditions (including Down’s syndrome and cystic fibrosis)

12. Persons on non-cancer immunosuppressive treatment

13. Women at all stages of pregnancy

For more information on COVID-19 vaccination, please refer to Vaccinations | Communicable Diseases Agency. You are also encouraged to consult your doctor for more information on the vaccine.