Jackson Health says these 13 medical conditions make you eligible for a COVID vaccine
Anyone 55 to 64 with one of 13 medical conditions can now schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment through Jackson Health System, Miami-Dade County’s public hospital network.
The hospital system is also still offering appointments to seniors 65 and older. To check for available slots, visit jacksonhealth.org/keeping-you-safe/
If you missed your shot, Jackson usually tweets appointment availability shortly before the online portal goes live, so your best bet is to follow the hospital’s Twitter account @JacksonHealth and set up a Twitter notification alert on your phone. This way, every time Jackson tweets, you’ll be notified.
If you get a spot, be prepared to show proof of Florida residency, such as a state-issued ID, the day of your appointment.
You will also need to present a signed doctor’s note. The note must have your name on it and say it’s recommended for you to receive the vaccine because you’re being treated for one of 13 conditions identified by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as high-risk for COVID complications.
Remember, the note needs to be signed by your physician, list the condition you have and be the original hard copy of the note. The note should be written on doctor’s letterhead or prescription pad. A scanned/photo copy of the note that has a clear signature from your physician is also OK, but no emails.
Jackson Health COVID vaccine appointments for medical conditions
Here are the qualifying conditions:
▪ Breast cancer
▪ Cardiomyopathy
▪ Congestive heart failure
▪ Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
▪ Coronary artery disease with bypass
▪ Down Syndrome (guardian must be present and have proof of guardianship)
▪ End-stage renal failure
▪ Leukemia
▪ Lung cancer
▪ Lymphoma
▪ Morbid obesity with body mass index greater than 40
▪ Sickle cell disease
▪ Solid organ transplant recipient
Miami Herald staff writer Ben Conarck contributed to this report.
This story was originally published February 22, 2021 at 3:26 PM.
