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Residents Age 60 And Up, Medically Vulnerable Can Book Vaccine Appointments Online
Residents age 60 to 65 and medically vulnerable residents of any age can now sign up now for coronavirus vaccinations.
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — Residents age 60 and up and medically vulnerable residents of any age can now sign up for appointments for coronavirus vaccines that will begin to be administered at public sites in Pinellas County.
Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded eligibility to those 60 and older statewide starting March 15, which will make the vaccine available to about 80,000 more Pinellas residents between the ages of 60-64, based on the latest U.S. Census Bureau population data.
The governor's order also expanded the definition of who could administer the vaccine to medically vulnerable residents. Medically vulnerable residents must have the Department of Health form completed by their physician to get an appointment.
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These new groups can create an account now at the patient portal or by calling 844-770-8548, and can check now for available appointments. The website and phone number are available 24/7.
Public sites operated by the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County (DOH-Pinellas) and Pinellas County Government are adding new first dose appointments each week at three sites as additional shipments are received from the state.
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The following groups may also continue to schedule appointments through the patient portal:
- Residents 65 and older
- Health care personnel who have direct contract with the public of any age
- Prekindergarten through grade 12 school employees (public, private, and charter) age 50 and older
- Sworn law enforcement officers age 50 and older
- Firefighters age 50 and older
Identification and proof of eligibility required at all appointments.
Homebound residents can also let the Florida Department of Emergency Management know they are in need by emailing HomeboundVaccine@em.myflorida.com. FDEM will send them a survey and then work with DOH strike teams to deliver vaccines.
To date, more than 190,000 people have received one or both doses of the vaccine in Pinellas County, including more than 50 percent of seniors.
