We’ve been receiving many questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccinations. Here are some of the most common questions. To find the most up-to-date information the vaccination, please visit the state’s website here. The vaccine is not required at this time. Should a Chiropractor choose to get vaccinated, they have the ability to receive the vaccine if they choose.
This article will be updated as we learn more.
Who is getting the first round of vaccinations?
The first delivery of the Pfizer vaccine provided 46,800 vaccine doses. The first delivery of the Moderna vaccine provided 95,600 doses. These vaccines will go to health care workers who are treating COVID-19 patients. These workers have been on the front lines since the beginning of the pandemic and are directly exposed to COVID-19 as part of their job. Protecting the people who care for COVID-19 patients will help us save lives until the vaccine becomes widely available.
What phase is the state currently in?
The state is currently in phase 1a and 1b.
Is the COVID-19 vaccine mandated?
The state is not considering a COVID-19 vaccine mandate at this time.
What phase are chiropractors included in?
We are told Chiropractors are in Phase 1b.
Should I choose to get a vaccine as a chiropractor, how can I go about getting a vaccine?
To view a list of facilities that are giving the vaccine, please click here and scroll down to where it says “list of facilities”. You will then need to call the facilities to schedule your appointment.
Will businesses be allowed to require patrons to prove that they have been vaccinated before entering the premises?
No, business owners will not be able to access a customer’s protected health information, such as their COVID-19 immunization status, as a requirement for entry.
Can Public and Private sectors require the COVID-19 vaccination for their employees?
Employers may be able to require COVID-19 vaccination for in-person work for their employees, but an employee may be entitled to an exemption through the ADA and Civil Rights Act of 1964. The state of Colorado is not currently pursuing any mandates. The U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission has more information on this on their website: https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/pandemic-preparedness-workplace-and-americans-disabilities-act
What are the phases?
- The vaccine prioritization plan has three phases:
- 1A: Highest-risk health care workers and individuals. These are the people who must have direct contact with COVID-19 patients for longer periods of time (defined as 15 minutes or more over a period of 24 hours) as part of their jobs. This phase also includes long-term care facility staff and residents.
- 1B: Coloradans age 70+, moderate-risk health care workers, first responders, frontline essential workers, and continuity of state government.
- Health care workers who do not have prolonged direct contact with COVID-19 patients, but still work in direct patient care or as direct patient care support staff, and EMS.
- Firefighters, police, COVID-19 response personnel, correctional workers, and funeral services.
- Anyone age 70 and older.
- Frontline essential workers in education, food and agriculture, manufacturing, U.S. postal service, public transit and specialized transportation staff, grocery, public health, frontline essential human service workers, and direct care providers for Coloradans experiencing homelessness.
- Essential officials from executive, legislative and judicial branches of state government.
- Human services staff (e.g. child welfare workers and staff at state-run facilities).
- Essential frontline journalists.
- 2: Higher-risk individuals and other essential workers. People who are at an elevated risk of getting very sick or dying of COVID-19, including any adult age 60-69, as well as adults of any age with obesity, diabetes, chronic lung disease, significant heart disease, chronic kidney disease, cancer, or who are immunocompromised. This phase also includes essential workers not included in Phase 1B and continuity of local government.
- 3: The general public. Any individuals age 16-59 without high-risk conditions.
- Prioritization is subject to change based on data, science, and availability.
