COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Kootenai Health is expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to more people starting on Monday.
According the Kootenai Health, the expansion is due to large quantities of vaccines that they are receiving.
Anyone who lives or works in Idaho between the ages of 16 to 84 with an “increased risk medical condition” is eligible.
The increased risks include:
CancerChronic kidney diseaseCOPDDown syndromeHeart conditions such as heart failureImmunocompromised stateObesity BMI >30 /Severe obesity BMI> 40PregnancySickle cell diseaseSmokingType 2 diabetesAsthmaCerebrovascular diseaseCystic fibrosisHypertension or high blood pressure
Patients will need to attest to their medical condition in making their appointment.
Kootenai Health said more appointment slots are added every Wednesday at 4 p.m.
You can make an appointment here.
