Who is eligible for the covid-19 vaccine?

See the recommended order from CDC below: The CDC advisory committee on immunization practices recommended on December 1, 2020 that people get vaccinated in the following order: (1) healthcare workers at risk of exposure to COVID-19 (2) residents of long-term care facilities (3) people at high risk for severe COVID-19 illness due to underlying medical conditions (which may include obesity) (4) people 65 years and older (5) everyone else. It is likely that by the time the highest risk groups are fully vaccinated, we will have additional safety data on the use of these vaccines in pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and children less than 16 years old. Some government leaders have recommended that teachers also be given a higher priority for vaccination. The actual distribution of the vaccines is managed at the state level, so the specific distribution plans may vary by state. Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6949e1.htm

COVID 19 vaccines: Each state will have a public roll out when vaccine is available to individuals oustide of the top priority teirs. This could change when President elect Biden takes office - if the COVID vaccination effort becomes more nationalized. In the meantime you can continue to check via your states websites.

COVID-19 vaccine is available, safe, and found to be effective for children 6 months and older and adults. It is emergency use authorized in the US for 6 months and up and fully authorized for 16 years of age and up. I encourage everyone who is eligible to be vaccinated and boosted!