COVID-19 vaccination information for Central Florida
The following information is related to COVID-19 vaccination distribution in the Central Florida area.This information will be updated as more details are released. Related: Orlando Health expands COVID-19 vaccination programORANGE COUNTY The portal to make an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Orange County has closed. Officials with the Department of Health in Orange County said the capacity for vaccination appointments has been reached. Over 30,000 appointments were scheduled in a 24-hour period.The Department of Health in Orange County will provide an update when more appointments become available. Click here for more information on COVID-19 vaccinations from Orange County officials.MARION COUNTYMarion County residents ages 65 and older will soon be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination. The Department of Health in Marion County is slated to receive its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine for residents ages 65 and older this week and is starting the signup process for people who would like to be vaccinated.To request vaccination by the health department, click here. If you do not have computer access, you can 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. COVID-19 vaccinations will be available on a first come, first served basis. 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. Residents who sign up to receive the vaccination at the health department will receive the Moderna vaccine. SEMINOLE COUNTYOfficials in Seminole County rolled out the online appointment system for residents who’d like to get the COVID-19 vaccine and are eligible to do so. You must be 65 and older or a health care worker. Seminole County officials said an appointment must be made before a vaccine is given.Online registration to receive the COVID-19 vaccine could be viewed at PrepareSeminole.org.All appointments through January 9 are currently filled, according to health officials.Officials said additional appointments will be made available if Seminole County receives more doses of the vaccine.For all information related to COVID-19 vaccines for Seminole County, CLICK HERE.VOLUSIA COUNTYOn Monday, Jan. 4, the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County in partnership with the City of Daytona Beach started vaccinating people age 65 and older.The first vaccination clinic will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jan. 4-5 at Daytona Stadium, 3917 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach.Drive-thru vaccinations are being offered. Vaccine supply is limited and will be offered first come, first served. On Monday, the site reached capacity very early. There will be no cost for COVID-19 vaccinations offered by the Department of Health in Volusia County.Photo IDs will be required to receive a vaccination.Only the Moderna vaccine will be provided at this initial community vaccination event.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 also will be required to complete a medical screening form and sign an informed consent form before receiving a vaccination.Individuals are encouraged to contact their primary care provider with questions about whether they should receive the vaccine before presenting to a vaccination site.Each person will receive a second dose reminder card that lists the date and the manufacturer for the first vaccination. The Moderna booster vaccination should be received 28 days after the initial dose. The second dose must be from the same manufacturer as the first vaccine, according to health officials.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.Information also will be posted online at Volusia.org/coronavirus. Florida Department of Health in Volusia to offer COVID-19 vaccinations for seniorsClick here for information on COVID-19 vaccinations from Volusia County officialsOSCEOLA COUNTYRegistration for a COVID-19 vaccine in Osceola County is temporarily closed as of January 4. Registration will re-open when additional vaccines become available.From Monday through Saturday, Jan. 30, testing will be relocated to Valencia College. Testing will be available Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Valencia College located at 1800 Denn John Lane, Kissimmee. Appointments are not required at that site. Those seeking testing are asked to wear a mask and bring a pen to complete paperwork.Those who are eligible include people who are 65 years and older, as well as health care personnel with direct patient…
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