Vaccine, Biologics, & California

I’m in ca. I’m vaccinated because I’m over 65. I would check with your dr and see if he would give you a letter. From what I understand there is a list of “approved” diseases and conditions — I think immune suppressed was among them but it may have said from an organ transplant. I did read where you might need a letter from your dr so I would go that route. I think if you have one they wouldn’t turn you away. What part of CA are you in? I’m more familiar with the Central Valley guidelines.

Hi! The state actually put out an updated FAQ for this group last week:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/vaccine-high-risk-factsheet.aspx

It states:

Will I need to verify I have a high-risk medical condition or disability when I go to my appointment?

To protect confidentiality, verification documentation of the diagnosis or type of disability is not required but instead anyone meeting the eligibility requirements will be asked to sign a self-attestation that they meet the criteria for high-risk medical conditions or disabilities. said...

You just have to self-verify, so if you feel you meet the criteria -- either the specific conditions listed or the catchall, then go ahead and sign up if you can get an appointment. I think a lot of us, especially if we go in for infusions, fall into the category of "Acquiring COVID-19 will limit the individual’s ability to receive ongoing care or services vital to their well-being and survival."

My son just got his first injection under the medical high risk category and they did not ask him any questions about his condition or ask him to sign a statement.