COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available To Everyone 40 And Over; Community Health Holding Vaccination Clinics

March 29, 2021

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available to Florida residents age 40 and older, and next week eligibility will expand to everyone 18 and over.

Community Health Northwest Florida will hold COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week at the Brownsville Community Center. These clinics are open to all Florida residents who qualify to receive the vaccine.

The clinics will held:

  • Tuesday, March 30, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Moderna vaccine (first of two), appointments required.
  • Wednesday, March 31, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Johnson and Johnson ‘one-shot’ vaccine appointment required.

For appointments, call (850) 439-3358

  • Eligibility Criteria for Vaccines:
  • Persons 40 years of age and older
  • Adults 18 and older deemed medically vulnerable by a physician. One of the following is required:
    • Patients may have their doctor fill out a State of Florida “COVID Vulnerability Determination” form or
    • Bring a doctor’s note/prescription stating the condition that qualifies the patient or current prescription bottles of the medication that treats the preexisting condition.
  • All K-12 school employees, all ages; must show a badge from their school. (Current Executive Order does not include educators beyond K-12).
  • Daycare workers; badge or paystub required as proof of employment in day care setting
  • Long-term care facility residents and staff
  • Healthcare personnel with direct patient contact
  • Sworn law enforcement officers 50 years of age and older
  • Firefighters 50 years of age and older

Restrictions:

  • All participants will be required to show photo ID as well as proof of eligibility at time of appointment.
  • Individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days or have had symptoms of illness (fever, cough, shortness of breath) in the past 14 days should not receive the vaccine.

Comments

One Response to “COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available To Everyone 40 And Over; Community Health Holding Vaccination Clinics”

  1. William mixson on March 30th, 2021 7:25 pm

    Need second moderma vaccine asap