Californians aged 16 to 64 with serious health conditions became eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine on Monday, and severe obesity is among the conditions listed to qualify.
The state of California is using the body mass index (BMI) to determine whether someone has severe obesity. BMI is calculated by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
California defines severe obesity as having a body mass index (BMI) of 40 kg / m² or more.
The CDC has an online calculator for anyone aged 20 or over to calculate their BMI. Visit https://bit.ly/3rZ2bpm and then enter your weight and height to determine your BMI.
Children under 20 can calculate their BMI with a version aimed at children and adolescents. Visit cdc.gov/healthyweight/bmi/calculator.html.
For more information on vaccine eligibility, visit covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/.