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  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
  • Health Policy

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  • Coronavirus vaccines are being allocated, with initial prioritization for healthcare workers and elderly individuals in congregate settings.
  • Subsequent phases include other high-risk groups, but clarity is needed on broader prioritization strategies.
  • Individuals with severe mental illnesses (SMI) and developmental or intellectual disabilities (DID) represent a vulnerable population often overlooked in public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical need for prioritizing individuals with SMI and DID for COVID-19 vaccination.
  • To examine the vulnerability of this population to severe COVID-19 outcomes.
  • To assess the specificity of current federal and state vaccination plans for this diverse group.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing data on COVID-19 vulnerability in individuals with SMI and DID.
  • Analysis of federal and state-level vaccination allocation plans.
  • Examination of language used to describe prioritization for diverse populations.

Main Results:

  • Recent research indicates a high susceptibility to severe COVID-19 among individuals with SMI and DID.
  • Current vaccination plans often lack specific language regarding the prioritization of individuals with SMI and DID.
  • The diversity within this population (age, diagnosis, functional status, living arrangements) necessitates tailored approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Individuals with SMI and DID should be considered a priority group for COVID-19 vaccination due to their heightened vulnerability.
  • Ambiguity in vaccination policies can lead to confusion and neglect of specific subgroups.
  • Clearer, more specific language in public health policies is essential for equitable vaccine allocation and care for all vulnerable populations.