Hundreds line up for COVID vaccines at walk-up site aimed at reaching underserved communities Demand was so high at one pop-up COVID-19 vaccination site in Orlando Friday that they had to get started ahead of schedule. (Charles Frazier/WFTV)
ORLANDO, Fla. — Floridians age 16 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on the same day that all adults in the state will get the shots.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management said Friday that people age 16 and older would be eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine starting on April 5.
At this time, the Pfizer vaccine is the only version currently authorized for people under the age of 18.
The announcement comes in addition to news from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that all Floridians age 18 and older would be eligible for the vaccine starting April 5.
NEW: 16 and 17-year-olds will be able to signup for the Covid-19 vaccine starting April 5th, along with the 18+ population. BUT -- they can only get Pfizer because it's the only one approved for EUA under 18. The state says more info to come. @WFTV
Orange County Convention Center vaccine guide Channel 9 got an up-close look at what to expect when you arrive at the Orange County Convention Center to get your COVID-19 vaccine. (WFTV Staff)
Orange County Convention Center vaccine guide Channel 9 got an up-close look at what to expect when you arrive at the Orange County Convention Center to get your COVID-19 vaccine. (WFTV Staff)
Orange County Convention Center vaccine guide Channel 9 got an up-close look at what to expect when you arrive at the Orange County Convention Center to get your COVID-19 vaccine. (WFTV Staff)
Orange County Convention Center vaccine guide Channel 9 got an up-close look at what to expect when you arrive at the Orange County Convention Center to get your COVID-19 vaccine. (WFTV Staff)
Orange County Convention Center vaccine guide Channel 9 got an up-close look at what to expect when you arrive at the Orange County Convention Center to get your COVID-19 vaccine. (WFTV Staff)
Orange County Convention Center vaccine guide Channel 9 got an up-close look at what to expect when you arrive at the Orange County Convention Center to get your COVID-19 vaccine. (WFTV Staff)
Orange County Convention Center vaccine guide Channel 9 got an up-close look at what to expect when you arrive at the Orange County Convention Center to get your COVID-19 vaccine. (WFTV Staff)
Orange County Convention Center vaccine guide Channel 9 got an up-close look at what to expect when you arrive at the Orange County Convention Center to get your COVID-19 vaccine. (WFTV Staff)
Orange County Convention Center vaccine guide Channel 9 got an up-close look at what to expect when you arrive at the Orange County Convention Center to get your COVID-19 vaccine. (WFTV Staff)
Sarah Wilson joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2018 as a digital producer after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for nearly a decade in various communities across Central Florida.
