It’s the day we’ve been waiting more than a year for. All adults in Florida are now able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at distribution sites across the state, and officials are bracing for what’s sure to be a massive turnout.
First, you re not limited to vaccine sites in your city or county Florida residents can snag an appointment at any vaccination site in the state. The Pfizer shot is available to teens as young as 16; for the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines, you must be at least 18. You probably already know, but the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require two shots a few weeks apart, while the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is administered in a single dose.
There are a few different ways you can try to get a vaccine. Most of the major pharmacy chains are now carrying the vaccine in Florida, including Publix, Walmart, CVS, Sam s Club, Walgreens, and Winn-Dixie. Each has its own booking platform and method for releasing appointment times. A recent thread on the Miami subreddit has some tips for how and when to try to snag an appointment.
By Sami Jo
Apr 5, 2021
All adults 18 and older are now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida and some sites are offering to those 16 years and older.
Anyone ages 16 and 17 will be able to receive a vaccine for today only at the FEMA site located at Miami Dade College s North Campus. At the Hard Rock Stadium Division of Emergency Management’s site, anyone ages 16 and over may receive a COVID vaccine starting Monday.
Those 16 and 17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and show proof that the person is in fact a parent or legal guardian with either a birth certificate or court document.
Published April 3, 2021 •
Updated on April 3, 2021 at 7:36 pm
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If you are ages 40 and over and thinking about getting a COVID-19 vaccine, the Miami Dade College North Division of Emergency Management FEMA site will be administering vaccines Saturday until 7 p.m. and Easter Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
FEMA Master Public Information Officer Mike Jachles announced anyone that meets the age criteria may go to a FEMA supported site with a valid government-issued ID and receive a COVID vaccine without an appointment.
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