JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) – As Iowa increases vaccinations to include everyone aged 16 to 64 with underlying health problems, the state has turned to the honor system with no need for validation when someone claims to be eligible for an injection due to a health problem .
The state is allowing Iowa adults to be vaccinated if they have any of several conditions, including cancer, lung and heart disease, which create an increased risk of serious illness if they contract a coronavirus infection. Obesity and smoking also qualify.
Iowa health officials say the system largely depends on Iowa citizens to be honest about their health when providing a vaccine. Governor Kim Reynolds says the process is working well.
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