Originally posted on Quora October 4, 2021
Source: Vermont's Racist Vaccine Booster Policy Could Cause Harm
Due to a shortage of Pfizer vaccine boosters, Vermont limited eligibility for the booster shots to senior citizens (65+), “essential” workers, and people deemed high risk by the state if they had gotten the second Pfizer shot at least 6 months ago unless they are a minority or live with someone who is a minority then the age requirement drops to 18 years or older. This racial disparity in age requirement isn’t new to Vermont either. In April, minorities age 16 and up could receive the vaccine while only white people 50 years or older could receive a vaccine.