COVID-19 Vaccination
Dr. Valerie Liao received her COVID-19 vaccine series (two injections 3 weeks apart) at Medical City Dallas Hospital.
“I didn’t have any problems except a slightly sore arm.”
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility has been expanded to include people in tier 1b.
You qualify for phase 1b if you are:
older than 64
if you are 16 years and up with any of these medical conditions:
obesity with BMI over 30
cancer
chronic kidney disease
COPD
heart conditions
solid organ transplant
pregnancy
sickle cell disease
diabetes
Covid research is still ongoing. So far, the data shows that the medical disease of obesity confers a higher risk of severe, life threatening COVID-19 infection, and a higher risk of death. Researchers have observed a greater number of ACE2 receptors in adipose (fatty) tissue. The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus attaches to these receptors to cause infection. It’s also important to continue social distancing measures and wear a face mask until community herd immunity is reached.
“I encourage you to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine (2 shot series) with your PCP, pharmacy, or county health department. ”