Caregivers Defined

To qualify as a caregiver for vaccination, you must be a family member, friend, or neighbor who provide unpaid assistance to a person 65 years old or older 4+ hours each day. The nature of the assistance could include helping the person with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) or Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs); performing “medical” tasks such as administering intravenous drugs or caring for wounds; acting as the person’s legal representative; or other activities.