Health & Fitness

San Francisco Expands Vaccine Eligibility To Include HIV, Deafness, Disabilities

SF is going beyond the state's eligibility rules to cover developmental, medical, physical, sensory or behavioral health disabilities.

March 14, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS/AP) — San Francisco will allow people with HIV to get vaccinated, along with people who identify as deaf or disabled, starting on Monday when California opens up the number of residents eligible for the coronavirus vaccine to people with certain significant, high-risk medical conditions or disabilities.

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An estimated 4.4 million Californians meet the state criteria, which includes more essential workers, people who work or live in jails, homeless shelters and other congregant places and those with disabilities and health conditions that put them at risk of severe COVID-19.

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