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PeaceWave

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8. You're going to love this. I just checked what "conditions" qualify you to receive the shot...

Reply to Ms. Toad (Reply #7)

Mon Sep 8, 2025, 05:31 PM

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The FDA did not specify which conditions qualify; however, the CDC has a list of conditions that increase the risk for severe COVID on its website. These include diabetes, heart disease, asthma, kidney disease, cancer and mental health disorders — as well as lifestyle factors, like "physical inactivity" and smoking.

https://www.today.com/health/coronavirus/covid-vaccine-2025-2026-rcna228529

Physical inactivity for the win! If I would have known this, I'd have told the pharmacist "Just put down couch potato."

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Welcome to America in 2025, where lying in order to get a Covid vaccination is now a thing... [View all] PeaceWave Monday OP

Does insurance still cover it if you lie? NickB79 Monday #1

I told the pharmacist I have an autoimmune disorder and paid nothing for the shot. PeaceWave Monday #4

I hate to tell you this, Ms. Toad Monday #5

I'll take my chances. And, for me at least, this isn't a question of cost. It's a question of access... PeaceWave Monday #6

I agree there should be no restrictions. Ms. Toad Monday #7

You're going to love this. I just checked what "conditions" qualify you to receive the shot... PeaceWave Monday #8

Fantastic. Ms. Toad Monday #9

I don't think the question is the insurance companies not being allowed to cover the cost Iris Monday #14

You put too much faith in insurance companies to look beyond the immediate decision. Ms. Toad Monday #15

As Far As I'm Concerned DET Monday #2

In fascist countries, citizens have to routinely lie to survive. Irish_Dem Monday #3

Just be glad you're not in Florida. A DUer reported... keep_left Monday #10

Here in NC, too. mnhtnbb Monday #13

KnR Hekate Monday #11

You don't even have to tell them what particular condition. nilram Monday #12