Who is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida?

There are now more Floridians eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines as additional doses enter and the demand for shots among the elderly decreases.

The following is a summary of people in the state who can access vaccines:

Residents 65 years of age or older

Residents and staff in long-term care centers

First-line health workers who have direct contact with the patient

Sworn police officers 50 years of age or older

Firefighters 50 years or older

Preschool employees up to 12th grade – If you are in this category and you are 50 years old or older, you can go to any vaccine site with state support. If you’re 49 or younger, you can get vaccinated at retail pharmacies and all three FEMA-supported locations in Miami-Dade County, which do accept walk-ups. University professors are no but eligible from March 5th.

Announcements

Residents under the age of 65 who a doctor considers “extremely vulnerable” to COVID-19 – Be aware that not all sites will take these patients. Hospitals, doctors, and pharmacists can administer shots to patients they deem vulnerable. Three Miami-Dade sites, backed by FEMA, also offer vaccines to vulnerable patients, who must have this specific form signed by a doctor to be eligible. (Other state venues, such as Hard Rock Stadium and Marlins Park, do not yet vaccinate vulnerable patients under the age of 65). Gov. Ron DeSantis said doctors’ offices will begin receiving doses from Johnson & Johnson that they can administer to their patients who need it. Check with your doctor and also check if the place where you want to get vaccinated has vulnerable patients under 65 years of age.

Announcements

North Miami Dade College Campus, 11380 NW 27th Ave. – From 7:00 to 19:00 daily

Florida City Youth Activity Center, 650 NW 5th Ave. – From 9:00 to 17:00 every day

Ronselli Park at Sweetwater, 250 SW 114th Ave. – From 9:00 to 17:00 every day

Hiking is welcome at these sites and you can also pre-register at MyVaccine.FL.Gov

Miami’s Nicklaus Children’s Hospital offers vaccines to people ages 16 to 21 with specific conditions that make them vulnerable to COVID-19. Appointment requests can be sent to Nicklauschildrens.org/Covid19Vaccine starting Monday, March 8th.

For more information, click here.

The Pfizer vaccine has been approved for patients over 16 years of age. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson photos are limited to those over 18 years of age. Subsequent testing on younger recipients is needed before vaccines are available to children under 16 years of age.

Announcements

For information on vaccine locations in Miami-Dade, click here.

For information on vaccine locations in Broward, click here.

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