Broward Health no longer has COVID-19 vaccine appointments after expanded eligibility

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Broward Health announced Friday that COVID-19 vaccines will soon be available for adults living with conditions such as cancer and pulmonary fibrosis, women who are pregnant, and those who are obese or smoke.

The first available appointments quickly ran out. According to Jennifer Smith, a Broward Health spokeswoman, patients who belong to one of the 18 high-risk groups will be able to make an appointment for the vaccine soon.

“We encourage the community to check BrowardHealth.org regularly for updates on when more vaccine appointments will become available,” Smith wrote on Friday evening.

The other qualifying conditions are asthma, cancer, cerebrovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, Down’s syndrome, heart disease, hypertension or high blood pressure, immune deficiencies, liver disease, neurological disorders, pulmonary fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, thalassemia and diabetes.

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Only those who are pregnant, have just given birth, or have cancer need a doctor’s note, according to Broward Health.

Visit this page for more information about Broward Health’s vaccination campaign and for updates on vaccine availability.

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Local 10 News Reporter Ian Margol contributed to this report.