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Hundreds of BayCare healthcare workers receive COVID-19 vaccine Pinellas firefighters, EMTS also vaccinated BayCare took a step forward Tuesday in protecting the health care heroes we all rely on. Hundreds of doctors and nurses at BayCare received some of the first doses of the Moderna vaccine to protect against the spread of COVID-19. and last updated 2020-12-22 20:41:05-05 PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — BayCare took a step forward on Tuesday, December 22, in protecting the health care heroes we...

UpdatedWed, Jan 6, 2021 at 12:50 am ET Reply (BayCare Health System) TAMPA, FL — BayCare began vaccinating frontline staff with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine early Dec. 22. This second vaccine enhances efforts that began Dec. 17 to ensure that the health care systems team members most at-risk for exposure get the protection they need. "The vaccine is a gift we can give to our team members and providers this holiday week," said Michael Magee, chief pharmacy officer. "In a season of hope, our c...

Hospitals prepare to administer Moderna vaccine to team members Local hospitals receive Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and last updated 2020-12-26 10:01:55-05 TAMPA, Fla. — Another round of COVID-19 vaccines are on their way to Florida hospitals, this time from Moderna. It was the second vaccine to gain emergency use authorization from the FDA. “This is a time of year where people really want to be infused with hope and this vaccine is helping with that,” said Michael Magee, chief phar...

Magee said the hospital received "several thousand" doses of Modernas vaccine, but did not have an exact number. He said BayCare hoped to administer vaccine to 500 to 1,000 employees daily on Tuesday and Wednesday.  "It is completely voluntary," he said. "We are encouraging people to consider it, but it is certainly their choice." Top priority for vaccination will be given to frontline workers in Winter Haven Hospitals emergency rooms and intensive care units, according to Magee, alongsi...