As all adults can now get vaccinated, Florida sees 3,572 new COVID-19 infections More than half of US offering shots to people 16+
As all adults can now get vaccinated, Florida sees 3,572 new COVID-19 infections
More than half of US offering shots to people 16+
ORLANDO, Fla. – Nearly 30 states are now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to anyone old enough to drive, with Florida joining the count on Monday.
The state has lowered the age restriction, allowing for about 3 million more Floridians to become eligible for the shot.
As of the Florida Health Department’s latest vaccine report, around 3.6 million Floridians, about 16% of the population, are fully vaccinated from the virus.
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General eligibility is open to those 18 and older. However, those 16 or 17 years old can also get the Pfizer vaccine. It is the only vaccine candidate the Food and Drug Administration approved for people that young.
A parent or guardian will need to accompany their teen in order for them to receive the vaccine. Consent forms will be available at the site. Teens will also need to bring their photo ID or birth certificate to verify their date of birth.
Parents in Lake County can take their teens to select high schools to get vaccinated. The district will be administering shots through Thursday. The district is starting at Eustis High School on Monday afternoon.
With eligibility changes also comes operation changes at vaccine sites.
FEMA-backed vaccination sites in Florida will stop offering the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine Monday and instead will offer Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose shot. Site leaders say this is to streamline vaccination efforts at the walk-up sites.
There are four FEMA sites in Florida, including the location at Valencia College’s West Campus. Crews plan to administer 3,000 Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses each day.
People who have received the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at any of these federally supported sites will still be able to receive their second dose, according to a news release.
[READ YESTERDAY’S REPORT: Florida sees 4,822 new COVID-19 cases as state prepares to open up vaccine eligibility to all adults]
More than half of US offering shots to people 16+
ORLANDO, Fla. – Nearly 30 states are now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to anyone old enough to drive, with Florida joining the count on Monday.
The state has lowered the age restriction, allowing for about 3 million more Floridians to become eligible for the shot.
As of the Florida Health Department’s latest vaccine report, around 3.6 million Floridians, about 16% of the population, are fully vaccinated from the virus.
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General eligibility is open to those 18 and older. However, those 16 or 17 years old can also get the Pfizer vaccine. It is the only vaccine candidate the Food and Drug Administration approved for people that young.
A parent or guardian will need to accompany their teen in order for them to receive the vaccine. Consent forms will be available at the site. Teens will also need to bring their photo ID or birth certificate to verify their date of birth.
Parents in Lake County can take their teens to select high schools to get vaccinated. The district will be administering shots through Thursday. The district is starting at Eustis High School on Monday afternoon.
With eligibility changes also comes operation changes at vaccine sites.
FEMA-backed vaccination sites in Florida will stop offering the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine Monday and instead will offer Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose shot. Site leaders say this is to streamline vaccination efforts at the walk-up sites.
There are four FEMA sites in Florida, including the location at Valencia College’s West Campus. Crews plan to administer 3,000 Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses each day.
People who have received the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at any of these federally supported sites will still be able to receive their second dose, according to a news release.
[READ YESTERDAY’S REPORT: Florida sees 4,822 new COVID-19 cases as state prepares to open up vaccine eligibility to all adults]
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