CASSELBERRY, Fla. — As more and more COVID-19 vaccines become available, health officials have begun looking at ways to get those vaccines to as many people as possible.
So far, the county has been to several churches in an effort to target different segments of the population.
On Friday, officials held their first mobile vaccination pod at the Hindu Society of Central Florida.
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Dr. Sam Shanmughan of the Hindu Society of Central Florida says without the county’s help, many seniors in the community might not get the vaccine.
“Almost 200 of our seniors will be getting vaccinated today, and they would not have easy access to the vaccination site otherwise,” he said.
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Tino Patel brought his 83-year-old mother to get vaccinated.
“It’s very convenient for us to attend this community event and get her vaccinated,” Patel said.
Seminole County Emergency manager Alan Harris says they are trying to make people in all communities feel comfortable about getting the vaccine.
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“That is why we have chosen to select these mobile sites, because some people will feel a little bit more comfortable to come to get their vaccinations, maybe where they worship, or where they fellowship, or where they enjoy wonderful events, " Harris said.
Officials say they plan to hold more vaccination events across the county as the state opens the vaccine program to more age groups.
As of Friday, an estimated 52% of Seminole county seniors ages 65 and over have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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