COVID-19 vaccine based on age, geography and job type, while there are growing calls for a new strategy.Tim Fennell, 39, has terminal cancer and is undergoing immunotherapy, which he was told could extend his life by a year or two if the treatment is successful.He wants to get vaccinated as soon as possible so he can safely enjoy the time he has left, but he doesn’t currently meet the eligibility criteria in Manitoba.“My medical situation basically doesn’t come into play at this point, they don’t consider it,” Fennell said.
Winnipeg cancer patients unable to get COVID-19 vaccine despite risks Fennell is part of a large network of cancer patients and other immunocompromised Manitobans under 40 that are at high risk of a severe outcome.