Long lines formed outside the federally-run COVID-19 vaccination site at Valencia College West campus early Monday morning as Florida expanded vaccine eligibility to anyone 18 and older.
Teenagers who are 16 years old or 17 years old are also eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, but they will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian and sign a consent form to receive the vaccine.
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The federally-run vaccination site does not require an appointment.
There are four federally-run sites in Florida. They are all open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Here are the locations:
- Valencia College – West Campus, 1800 South Kirkman Road, Orlando, FL 32811.
- Tampa Greyhound Track, 755 East Waters Ave., Tampa, FL 33604.
- Gateway Mall, 5200 Norwood Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32208.
- Miami Dade Community College – North Campus, 11380 Northwest 27th, Miami, FL 33167.
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Channel 9′s Q McCray was at the site Monday morning. He said it is the longest line he has seen since he started reporting at the location when it opened.
Starting Tuesday, anyone who visits the site will get the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
There are also several other sites in Florida administering the COVID-19 vaccine. Click here or here to find the vaccine in your county.
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