Vaccine Eligibility Explained

Published: Jan. 14, 2021, 5 p.m.

This week many more people became eligible to get vaccinated in New York and New Jersey after the CDC updated their guidance to say people over 65 and people who are immunocompromised should be able to get the vaccine now.  With so much demand, state-run vaccination appointment websites are being put to the test and people are complaining of bureaucratic road blocks. 

 

Fred Mogul, WNYC's healthcare and medicine reporter, and Karen Yi, WNYC reporter covering New Jersey, talk about the latest vaccine news in New York and New Jersey and answer your questions