vaccination eligibility question

Are any kids being vaccinated right now? I was trying to verify a story someone told me, but can't find information to support it. I read that kids 16 and older with cancer or diabetes are eligible to be vaccinated. Also, is the current criteria 65 and older, first responders and medical workers?

it's 16 for one vaccine and 18 for the other but I'm not sure which one goes with what age.

This might help.

https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/immunize/vaccine.aspx

People 16 years of age and older with at least one chronic medical condition that puts them at increased risk for severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19, such as but not limited to:
Cancer
Chronic kidney disease
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
Down Syndrome
Heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathies
Solid organ transplantation
Obesity and severe obesity (body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or higher)
Pregnancy
Sickle cell disease
Type 2 diabetes mellitus

I was told that a 6-year-old was not allowed to attend school without a vaccine. From what I have read, 6-year-olds are not even eligible for the vaccine right now.

Could it have been a test vs. vaccine?

Maybe someone was confused covid vaccine with the normal vaccines that kids have to have to start school?

No vaccinations for anyone under 16.
They are doing trials now for that age group.

Neither vaccine has been approved for children under 16. FDA would not allow it yet

You were told a load of BS, lots of that junk being spread. What you read is correct, would my kids take it? Absolutely not, and nobody should be forced to take it.

Local TV station showed a local 'community leader' (50ish) getting a shot.i can't get an appointment (77).

If you're on facebook, there is a group called DFW Covid Vaccine...if you will watch it pretty closely, there is good information about where and when you can get a shot and how to sign up.

65+, even without medical conditions are a 1b class and should be eligible in every county. Where do you live?

Im 72 wife is in 65, signed up Jan 4th, havent got a sniff,....
live in North Richland hills.

Tarrant county is pretty organized. I'm 61 with a rare disease that covid would not be kind to. I registered and hand wrote the disease in. Got a call week ago Wed. they had a slot Thurs AM. Cleared my calendar and got my first Moderna shot. Whole process took 45 minutes. Felt very fortunate as I've been very careful for almost a year. Only time this stupid disease has ever been my friend.

My personal physician got me on his system list and I got first shot within a week (last Friday) of him doing that....I'm 55 with chronic lung illness

Hmmmmm..... So no liquid organ transplant. Well, crud.

Says "such as, but not limited to on" the web site.

My Dr. told me to up my Vitamin D intake since I am almost to 55.

Got notified tonight ( 26th jan ) that we are scheduled tomorrow between 1-3pm right close at Hurst.
got 3 notifications, text, call, and email. 22 day wait, pretty good I think.

Called my VA clinic and asked when I would get the vaccine?....They said we will contact you!.....3 weeks now!
I'm 74, disabled, and so far crickets!

The VA, DMV and USPS all suck equally.

Yep!.....So much for making sure the most vulnerable get their shot!

Not to be an arse but if want the vaccination you’ve got to pursue the vaccination. Like LSS said get on that site. They’re not going to call people and ask “would you like to get a vaccination. Call every place you can. The wife and I aren’t old to us but 55 and 56. We’re both teachers and called, called and called everywhere and got our first shot 3 weeks ago. Getting the 2nd round Monday (which I’m hearing that 2nd one knocks you down for a day). We’ve gotten 3 calls since to get the shot but cancelled as we already had it. Registered 3 weeks ago with Tarrant county and got a call Sunday to come in. Of course we cancelled. Good luck to those wanting the vaccine and stay on the phone trying to get in somewhere.

Done...in and out in one hour. Hurst center. Excellent organization.
I was shocked...

Its only gonna keep improving. Seems it gets a little better each day.

I just got an appointment to get my 2nd dose. 30 days from now, I'll be bulletproof!

SORE ARM,...!! been 2 1/2 days and still pretty sore....

I get my 2nd on the 2nd!!

Yes and yes

But we should be joyful to know that our young Congress people all got their shots first and foremost. Because, well, you know.....power and all that.