Here’s how to register for the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida - WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando

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In the final days of 2020, people in Florida 65 and older began receiving their first shots of the coronavirus vaccine, but when and where those doses will become available will vary from county to county.

As of Dec. 28, Florida was vaccinating only three priority groups: Health care workers, long-term care facility staff and residents and people 65 or older. The health care group includes EMTs and paramedics as well as Department of Health staff.

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Residents who are among those groups should check their local health department websites for information on appointments and where inoculations are occurring.

As the state receives more doses, more individuals will qualify among the first vaccine priority groups. Next up will be frontline workers, such as grocery store employees, teachers and police, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Seminole County became the first site in Central Florida to begin administering shots to people 65 and older but appointments for the first day quickly filled up. Both Orange and Seminole vaccine sites are open to non-county residents.

Floridians are asked to be patient as county health departments roll out vaccination plans for millions of residents who meet the age qualifications. The state is home to more than 4 million people 65 and older.

The vaccine is not expected to be available to the general population, including younger residents or non-frontline workers, until late spring.

As of Dec. 28, the following counties in Central Florida have shared information to help people register for appointments and get more information on vaccine availability. This story will be updated as more counties release vaccination plan details.

Brevard County | Appointment only

Brevard County is inoculating frontline healthcare workers and residents and staff of long term care facilities and will begin vaccinating people 65 and older on Jan. 4.

People who qualify under these priority groups must make an appointment. Residents should call 321-454-7141 to make a COVID-10 vaccine appointment. The line opened Dec. 29.

The vaccine site will be a drive-thru located at 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way in Viera operating from 1:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday.

A driver’s license or healthcare badge is required at the time of the appointment.

People are asked to review the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine fact sheet. Residents are also asked to bring the COVID-19 vaccine consent form and the facts and privacy form.

Flagler County | Appointment only

The Florida Department of Health in Flagler County received its first round COVID-19 vaccine Dec. 28 and is working with Flagler County Emergency Management to finalize distribution.

Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord said doses in this initial shipment have been earmarked specifically for healthcare providers in our community. It is anticipated that other priority groups, particularly those over the age of 65, can begin to receive vaccinations in the coming weeks, as additional doses are delivered.

Healthcare professionals who do not work directly for a hospital, nursing home or long-term care facility can receive the vaccination Saturday, Jan. 2 at a one-day event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Flagler County Fairgrounds in Bunnell.

Flagler County residents 65 and older will be able to make appointments to be vaccinated starting in early January. Once the county is ready to start making reservations for those residents it will share a phone number. The timing will depend on when the health department receives the next allotment of vaccine but possibly as early as Jan. 4.

Lake County | Appointment only

Lake County will begin vaccinating people over 65 on Dec. 30 at two locations: Cooper Memorial Library and Lake Sumter College. Vaccines are free but appointments are necessary. There may be an opportunity for walk-ins based on cancellations and availability of appointments.

To register people who qualify should call (352) 742-4830 Monday- Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please bring identification and, if you are a healthcare worker, a copy of your medical license, ID badge or a current paystub.

To sign up for the latest emergency notifications regarding COVID-19, text COVIDUPDATE to 888777 or visit www.lakecountyfl.gov/COVID-19.

Marion County | Appointment only

The Department of Health in Marion County is slated to receive its first shipment of COVID-19 Moderna vaccine for residents ages 65 and older during the last week of December.

To request a vaccination appointment, go to this link https://tinyurl.com/y98cxp6s and complete the form. For those without access to a computer or smart phone, call the Marion County COVID-19 hotline at 352-644-2590 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and staff will submit the form online for you.

Once eligible residents submit their information on DOH-Marion’s website, they will be placed in line for a call-back by staff to set an appointment. Staff will call to schedule a vaccination appointment as vaccine becomes available.

The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is a 2-shot series, with the second shot being provided 28 days after the first shot.

Orange County | Appointment only

The Orange County Department of Health began administering shots to EMTS and paramedics at the Orange County Convention Center on Dec. 26.

Beginning Dec. 29, people 65 and older can begin getting their vaccines at the Orange County at the Convention Center between 8 a.m. and 9 pm. Appointments will be required.

This vaccine location is also open to people who live outside of Orange County.

Residents can register at OCFL.net/vaccines where they can also sign up for email updates to learn more about vaccine distribution. Here is the direct link to register.

The County will also provide updates via text if people text OCFLCOVID to 888777.

For those without smart phones or computers, community centers will also offer registration for the vaccine. The East Orange, Taft, Holden Heights and Center Hills community centers will have staff available to help people 65 and older register for vaccine appointments. Within the city of Orlando, the Beardall Senior Center on Delaney Avenue and L. Claudia Allen Senior Center on Mable Butler Avenue will be available to help residents register.

This link has step-by-step registration instructions.

Osceola County | Appointment only

The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County received its first allocation of the Moderna vaccine on Dec. 28.

Persons 65 years and older and health care personnel interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccination may call 407-343-2000 to register. Once connected, callers should follow the prompts to receive more information on COVID-19 and remain on the line for the next available agent.

Due to call demand, the county also added an email option to register. Residents can email osceola.health@flhealth.gov and put “Vaccine” in the subject line. In the body of the email include your full name and phone number.

People who register will have the option to receive updates on vaccine availability via email. Health department staff will call to schedule appointments based on vaccine availability.

Osceola is coordinating with Osceola County Emergency Management and community partners to offer community-based and mass vaccination clinics as the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more readily available. Residents should continue to check osceola.floridahealth.gov for updates.

The department’s COVID-19 call center is available 24/7 at 1-866-779-6121 or via email at COVID-19@flhealth.gov.

Polk County | TBD

The Florida Department of Health in Polk County has not yet provided its plans.

“At this time, we are currently developing a plan for distribution as quickly as possible that meets the requirements of the governor’s executive order. As more doses become available, we will be working with our community partners to notify the community when the COVID-19 vaccine will become available,” a department spokeswoman said.

Seminole County | Appointment only

The Seminole County health department began administering shots to people 65 and older on Dec. 28 by appointment only at the Oviedo Mall.

People can make an appointment by going to prepareseminole.org or by calling the citizens hotline at 407-665-0000. People who qualify for the vaccine can also go directly to Eventbrite to book an appointment.

This vaccine location is also open to people who live outside of Seminole County.

Residents can also text COVID19INFO to 888-777 to receive notifications when the vaccine becomes available to more groups.

Sumter County | TBD

Sumter County has not yet provided details on when it will begin inoculating people 65 and older.

Volusia County | Drive-up

Volusia County has been vaccinating healthcare workers as well as long term care facilities but will begin inoculating people 65 and older on Jan. 4.

The first drive-through vaccination clinic will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jan. 4 and 5 at Daytona Stadium at 3917 LPGA Blvd.

There are no appointments necessary but vaccine supply is limited and will be offered first come, first serve. Vaccinations are free.

Those who come to the stadium for a vaccine must bring a photo ID. Individuals also will be required to complete a medical screening form and sign an informed consent form before receiving a vaccination.

Only the Moderna vaccine will be provided at this initial community vaccination event which requires a second dose 28 days after the first shot. DOH-Volusia will return to this location in 28 days to offer the second dose to those who are due.

Prior to receiving a vaccination, individuals will receive the Moderna Fact Sheet on the Emergency Use Authorization and information on what to expect during and after the injection. Individuals are encouraged to contact their primary care provider with questions about whether they should receive the vaccine before presenting to a vaccination site.

After receiving a vaccination, recipients will be required to remain on site for 15-30 minutes for medical monitoring.

Future vaccination dates in several locations across the county will be based on vaccine availability. Notifications will be provided to the news media. Information also will be posted online at Volusia.org/coronavirus.

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