Per the Commonwealth, those who are members of one or more of the below groups are eligible to receive a vaccine:
- Aged 65 and older
- Healthcare Workers and/or Police, Fire or EMS
- Medical, Dental, or Nursing Student
- Mental Health, Food Service, Custodial, Transportation and Retail Workers and Athletic Trainers.
- Individuals with two or more Qualified Comorbidities (Cancer, Chronic Kidney Disease, COPD, Down Syndrome, Heart Conditions, Immunocompromised States, Obesity and Severe Obesity - BMI 30+, Pregnancy, Sickle Cell Disease, Smoking, Diabetes and Asthma)
- Residents/Staff of Low-Income Housing or Affordable Senior Housing
While the University is not mandating the vaccine at this time, we wish to make this opportunity available to those who are eligible.
Sincerely,
Assumption University Health Services