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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Got a message from my kids' Maryland pediatric practice that they have Pfizer available for "FDA approved patients age 5 and up," but to be FDA approved, your kid has to have one of these conditions, which my kids do not.
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Asthma, Cancer, Cerebrovascular Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Lung Disease, Chronic Liver Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes Types 1 or 2, “Disabilities” (including ADHD, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and many others), Heart Conditions, HIV, Mental Health Conditions, Neurologic Conditions, Obesity, Physical Inactivity, Pregnancy or Recent Pregnancy, Primary Immunodeficiencies, Smoking (current or former), Solid Organ or Blood Stem Cell Transplantation, Tuberculosis, and Use of Corticosteroids or other Immunosuppressive Medications.
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I received same email and took the next line as they are willing to vaccinate anyone willing to self attest

Any patient who self-attests that they meet the FDA’s criteria may receive the vaccine. [/quote]

True.  And I suppose we can all lie. But let's consider the sad state of our world where we need to lie to get our kids the medical care recommended by our doctors.
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1000% agree... and also i'm discouraged that that email discouraged patients as i read it as an invitation for everyone to self attest and we all do better the more people that are vaccinated.

in MD  the governor now allows everyone to get it regardless of those health conditions so don't feel guilty... [/quote]

It's actually Maryland [u]law[/u].   From their website:

Marylanders do not need a prescription for a COVID-19 vaccine. Immunizations are available from many providers statewide, including pharmacists, who are authorized under Maryland law to give vaccines without a prescription. Note that the specific eligibility assessment processes may vary based on location. For instance, some pharmacies or healthcare practices may be asking people to attest to having a high-risk condition (which includes conditions such as diabetes, obesity, cancer, disabilities, physical inactivity, current or former smokers, pregnancy, or mental health conditions) or some may have their own screening processes.

Right now, Marylanders 6 months and older should have access to a COVID-19 vaccine if they want one. 
A 2024 Maryland law allows pharmacists to administer flu and COVID-19 vaccines without a prescription to anyone 3 years and older.

Can non-Maryland residents get the COVID-19 vaccine in Maryland?

Residents from outside of Maryland can get vaccinated in Maryland, but the vaccine location may have residency requirements or may not be taking new clients. Contact the provider's office, pharmacy, local health department, or clinic location to ask if you're eligible based on your residency.[/quote]

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