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Covid vaccine eligibility
Monday, September 15th, 2025 03:20 amIn my prior post, I listed some of the conditions which make you eligible for the COVID booster this year, given the new FDA rules.
Siderea has posted more in-depth about the "At Least One Underlying Condition" requirement for people under the age of 65 in the U.S. to be eligible. She explains how given the large list of conditions, you are most likely eligible. Having a BMI >= 20 (not just >= 25 as was listed in the CVS website), may make you eligible. Current and former smokers are eligible. One estimate is that 75% of Americans are eligible. So don't be put off by the underlying condition requirement without checking the list.
In the comment section there is also discussion that the Trump administration may be intending to de-authorize or completely ban the vaccines. All the more reason to get it soon if you want it and haven't yet, I think.
Siderea has posted more in-depth about the "At Least One Underlying Condition" requirement for people under the age of 65 in the U.S. to be eligible. She explains how given the large list of conditions, you are most likely eligible. Having a BMI >= 20 (not just >= 25 as was listed in the CVS website), may make you eligible. Current and former smokers are eligible. One estimate is that 75% of Americans are eligible. So don't be put off by the underlying condition requirement without checking the list.
In the comment section there is also discussion that the Trump administration may be intending to de-authorize or completely ban the vaccines. All the more reason to get it soon if you want it and haven't yet, I think.