Smokers In Indiana Can Obtain Covid Vaccine Before Teachers Due To Change In State Guidelines
“According to the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention], smokers and people suffering severe obesity are at higher risk of severe illness or death and therefore can be considered for standby list,” a spokesperson for the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) said in an email to WISH-TV in response to the move. “We follow the CDC’s recommendations.” Indiana counties will each be responsible for deciding whether or not to allow smokers on the vaccine wait lists—and the move does not mean if someone is a smoker they can simply schedule a vaccine appointment online....