COVID vaccine live updates: What you should know in South Florida on Friday, Feb. 5 Michelle Marchante, The Miami Herald
Feb. 5 COVID-19 vaccines are now available in South Florida, and the rules on who can get a shot, where and when can be confusing.
Here s what you need to know:
What s new today? Walmart, Winn-Dixie, Fresco y Más are next up to offer COVID-19 vaccines in Florida. The companies are part of a federal pharmacy program that is meant to help speed up the vaccine s distribution. Doses could be available possibly sometime next week. Publix on Friday morning opened new COVID-19 vaccine appointments across Florida. Miami-Dade and Broward stores aren t on the list yet. Missed your shot? The next opportunity is Wednesday after 7 a.m. To check for availability, visit publix.com/covid-vaccine/florida
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COVID vaccine live updates: What you should know in South Florida on Wednesday, Feb. 3 Michelle Marchante, The Miami Herald
Feb. 3 COVID-19 vaccines are now available in South Florida, and the rules on who can get a shot, where and when can be confusing.
Here s what you need to know:
What s new today? More than 1,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses were damaged last week in Palm Beach County, according to the Florida Department of Health. Now, the state is calling for an audit of the Health Care District of Palm Beach County to find out what s going on. Do you need to get your second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the same Florida hospital or vaccination site where you received your first dose? Generally, the answer is yes. Health officials say it s to make sure you get the right booster shot.
Here s how you can increase your chances of booking a COVID-19 vaccine appointment Michelle Marchante, The Miami Herald
Feb. 3 Many people want a COVID-19 vaccine. It s probably one of the most talked about pandemic topics since pandemic bread-making.
Vaccination appointments are hard to come by, and the journey to book a slot can be filled with anxiety, hope, frustration, confusion. There are some tips and tricks to try. And while we can t guarantee you ll get an appointment, the advice below will likely help increase your chances:
Tips to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Florida
1. Florida recently started a statewide online and phone system to help book appointments for seniors 65 and older, front-line healthcare workers, long-term care facilities and anyone with a health condition that makes them at risk of falling seriously ill with the disease.