Pinellas County Opens Vaccine Appointments For Age 40 and Up

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — Pinellas County residents age 40 and older can book CDR Maguire Patient Portal appointments for vaccinations starting Friday, March 26.

Vaccinations can begin on Monday, March 28, in accordance with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' decision to lower the eligibility age for vaccines.

The governor will reduce the age to 18 and up on Monday, April 5. The patient portal will open for that age group at a future date, but anyone can create an account beforehand.

As of today, health care workers and medically vulnerable people with a doctor's form can also create accounts for vaccinations. The Patient Portal's call center is at 844-770-8548. The website and phone number are available 24/7.

Public sites operated by the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County and Pinellas County Government are adding appointments to the Patient Portal as the county receives additional shipments of vaccine from the state.

Identification and proof of eligibility is required at all sites.

DOH-Pinellas manages vaccines booked through the CDR Health Patient Portal while the federal government, state of Florida and numerous pharmacies and health centers manage their own distribution operations.

The DOH-Pinellas is also hosting outreach events to vaccinate underserved populations throughout Pinellas County.

For more information on vaccinations in Pinellas County, click here.