JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) – As Iowa expands vaccinations to include anyone between the ages of 16 and 64 with underlying health conditions, the state has turned to the honor system with no validation required when someone claims to be eligible for admission because of a health problem.
The state allows adults to vaccinate Iowans if they have any of several conditions, including cancer, lung disease, and heart disease that put them at higher risk for serious illness if they get a coronavirus infection. Obesity and smoking also qualify.
Iowa health officials say the system largely relies on Iowans to be honest about their health when arranging for a vaccine. Gov. Kim Reynolds says the process is working well.
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