The Miami Herald Pfizer vaccinations are sorted to be administered to university students in Miami-Dade on April 15, 2021 at Jackson through a COVID-19 vaccination initiative with Barry University, Florida International University, Florida Memorial University, Miami Dade College and University of Miami.
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Mobile units, now key to efforts to get shots in the arms of the 50% of eligible county residents who haven’t sought vaccines.
Despite the loosening of COVID-19 vaccine restrictions and a burgeoning number of inoculation sites available, some underserved communities still are grappling with inequities in the vaccine rollout.
Despite the loosening of COVID-19 vaccine restrictions and a burgeoning number of inoculation sites available to Floridians, some underserved communities still are grappling with inequities in the vaccine rollout.
To combat the issue, four South Florida organizations have partnered with a goal of increasing vaccinations among the homeless and residents most vulnerable in Miami-Dade County.
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Claiming demand for the coronavirus vaccine is softening among seniors, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said those age 60 and up will be able to get shots beginning next week.
Lowering the age of eligibility means about 1.4 million more people in Florida, including about 100,000 in Palm Beach County, will be vying for shots at retail pharmacies and state-run vaccination sites beginning Monday, March 15.
“I know a lot of people have been waiting, so we’re going to open it up,” DeSantis said during a press conference in Tallahassee.
During the upcoming week, thousands of more seniors will have a chance to get vaccinated before their younger counterparts can begin making appointments, he said.