Pasco County Seniors: Here's Another Shot At A Vaccine Shot

PASCO COUNTY, FL — The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County will register residents ages 65 and up for vaccination appointments on Sunday, Feb. 14, at 2 p.m.

The appointments are available through the county's vendor, CDR Maguire Health and Medical, and generally are filled within minutes after opening. The DOH-Pasco has only 5,100 vaccine shots available this week.

Residents can make appointments through CDR's website, patientportalfl.com, or by calling 1-844-770-8548.

Make sure you've set up an account with CDR Maguire through the patientportalfl.com before you attempt to register for an appointment.

In accordance with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's order, only nursing home patients and staff, first responders, front-line health care providers and Florida residents ages 65 and up are eligible to be vaccinated at this time.

There are more than 200,000 residents ages 65 and up living in Pasco County who are eligible to receive a first and second dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

Those who are able to get a vaccination appointment this Sunday will have a choice of getting their vaccination next week at the following times and drive-thru clinic locations:

• Saint Leo University on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (2,700 appointments are available).
• The vacant Sears building at Gulf View Square mall, 9409 U.S. 19, Port Richey, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (2,400 appointments are available).

DOH-Pasco will not provide vaccinations at either location on Saturday, Feb. 20, or Sunday, Feb. 21.

Currently, there are more than 200,000 seniors ages 65 and up living in Pasco County who have not been vaccinated. Many of these residents will be online or calling in Sunday in the hopes of snagging one of the 5,100 appointments.

In addition, residents ages 65 and older living in other counties are allowed to obtain vaccination appointments in any Florida county. Many of these seniors also will try to get an appointment in Pasco County.

Likewise, Pasco County seniors have the options to try to get appointments in other counties that use the CDR Maguire patient portal or use the state of Florida's vaccination system available My Florida Vaccine.

Like the CRD Maguire system, residents need to preregister through the state system to set up an appointment for a vaccine. But the big difference is you can get on a waiting list for a vaccine at My Florida Vaccine. The DOH-Pasco currently has no waiting list.

Additionally, residents can register through Publix, Walmart or Winn Dixie.

"I would suggest trying each approach until an appointment is secured," Bilirakis said.

Publix and Walmart/Sam’s Club will have locations in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties, while Winn-Dixie has sites only in Hillsborough and Pasco counties.

The state now has a vaccination locator website that allows residents to see where vaccines are being administered around the state. Just type in your county or city to find the nearest vaccination sites.

Sites in and near Pasco County include:

• Winn-Dixie, 27301 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Wesley Chapel
• Winn-Dixie, 1640 U.S. 19, Holiday
• Walmart, 28500 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
• Winn-Dixie, 18407 U.S. 41 N., Lutz
• Publix at 19221 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Lutz
• Publix at 3939 Van Dyke Road, Lutz
• The Centre - Palm Harbor Parks & Recreation Center, 1500 16th St., Palm Harbor
• Pinellas Park Auditorium, 7690 59th St. N., Pinellas Park
• Walmart, 7001 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park
• Walmart, 8001 U.S. 19 N., Pinellas Park
• Walmart, 6900 U.S. 19 N., Pinellas Park
• Walmart, 2575 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater
• Highland Recreation Center, 400 Highland Ave., Largo
• Walmart, 2677 Roosevelt Blvd., Largo
• Publix at Lakewood Plaza, 4365 Commercial Way, Spring Hill
• Publix at Mariner Commons, 4158 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill
• Publix at Barclay, 14371 Spring Hills Drive, Spring Hill
• Publix at Seven Hills, 160 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill
• Publix at Shops at Avalon, 13455 County Line Road, Spring Hill
• Winn-Dixies, 2240 Commerical Way, Spring Hill
• Publix, 7018 W. Waters Ave., Tampa
• Publix, 12139 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa
• Publix, 19034 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa
• Publix, 5450 E. Busch Blvd., Temple Terrace
• Publix, 10929 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa
• Publix, 16560 N. Nebraska Ave., Lutz
• Publix, 10015 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
• Publix, 5371 Ehrlich Road, Tampa
• Publix, 8701 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa
• Publix, 16041 Tampa Palms Blvd. W., Tampa
• University Square Mall, 2200 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa
• Walmart, 19910 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa

Do not call the store to schedule a vaccination. All appointments must be made through the state's vaccination site, My Florida Vaccine.

Other Ways To Get Vaccinated

Additionally, a limited number of vaccines have been distributed to BayCare Health System hospitals, AdventHealth hospitals and Tampa General Hospital. If you are already registered as a patient at any of these hospitals, contact them to find out if you qualify to receive a vaccine.

CVS and Walgreens have been contracted through a federal program to administer COVID-19 vaccines to staff and residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Once this program is completed, CVS and Walgreens said it will begin to offer vaccines to other eligible residents.

As part of his statewide vaccination plan, DeSantis plans to offer vaccination clinics at churches in underserved communities. The governor also plans to set up mobile clincis to vaccinate home-bound residents. Patch will notify the public when these services are available.

The federal government has also contracted with Suncoast Community Health Centers and Tampa Family Health Centers to offer vaccines to current patients. There are seven Suncoast Community Health clinics located in Hillsborough County and one in Lakeland. There are 14 Tampa Family Health Centers in Hillsborough County.

Eventually, doctor's offices and retirement communities will receive vaccines. DOH-Pasco encourages residents to reach out to them as well.

After You Get An Appointment

You are required to show a photo I.D. (driver's license or other valid Florida identification) when checking in for all vaccination appointments.

If the online patient portal was used to register for an appointment (instead of calling), those people should bring a printed or digital copy of the confirmation email they receive containing a QR code.

Appointment vertification emails will be sent from CDR Maguire and will be titled no reply@cdrmhealth.com or noreply@salesforce.com. Check your spam folder for these emails from CDR Maguire if you don't see them in your inbox.

Seasonal residents, or snow birds, are eligible to receive vaccines. They must provide two samples of proof of part-time residency including:

1. A deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or
residential rental or lease agreement.
2. One proof of residential address from the seasonal resident's parent,
stepparent or legal guardian, or other person with whom the seasonal resident
resides and a statement from the person with whom the seasonal resident
resides stating that the seasonal resident does reside with him or her.
3. A utility hookup or work order dated within 60 days prior to registration.
4. A utility bill, not more than two months old.
5. Mail from a financial institution, including checking, savings or
investment account statements, not more than two months old.
6. Mail from a federal, state, county or municipal government agency, not
more than two months old.

Getting A Second Dose

Anyone who received his or her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine through DOH-Pasco
28 days ago or more and has not received his or her second dose can go to Gulf View Square mall or Saint Leo University to receive their second dose.

No appointment is required. They must bring a photo I.D and the vaccination card they were given
when they received their first dose.

Other Reminders

• You can't get a vaccine without an appointment.
• At this time, DOH-Pasco does not have a waiting list.
• Show up on time for your appointment but do not arrive early.
• For more information, visit the Pasco County DOH vaccine website or the Florida vaccine website.
• Vaccines are free. While you may be asked for your health insurance information, you should not be charged for your vaccination.

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