The following information is related to COVID-19 vaccination distribution in the Central Florida area.The state is prioritizing persons 65 years of age and older and health care personnel with direct patient contact and residents and staff of long-term care facilities. Appointments may be required and vaccine availability will vary from day to day and week to week. Publix: With winter weather disrupting shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine, Publix has canceled another round of registrations for vaccine appointments.The scheduling event would have started at 7 a.m. Monday. The next opportunity to schedule an appointment has not been announced.>>> Check the Publix website for the latest informationMajor winter storms across the Midwest and Texas have delayed the delivery of millions of vaccine doses across the U.S. It’s the third time Publix has canceled sign-ups in the past week.Walmart: Florida Walmart and Sam’s Club locations are vaccinating seniors. More information on appointment availability can be found at Walmart’s and Sam’s Clubs’ websites.Winn-Dixie: Supermarket chain Winn-Dixie is also distributing the coronavirus vaccine for free throughout Florida. View participating locations and make an appointment here. FEMA vaccine sites: Four federal mass vaccination sites are coming to Florida. A White House news release says Miami, Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville will be the locations of the new Community Vaccine Centers. The cities and locations were selected based on their proximity to vulnerable populations and officials estimate that the four centers will give up to 12,000 shots a day in total. The locations are Miami-Dade Community College, TGT Poker & Racebook in Tampa, Valencia Community College in Orlando, and Gateway Town Center in Jacksonville.Orange County: The Florida Department of Health in Orange County is distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to qualified individuals at the Orange County Convention Center.Residents can make an appointment by visiting the CDR HealthPRO system here. Residents must create an account and then schedule an appointment for the Orange County Convention Center site.To get additional information on the vaccine, click here.Those who have trouble booking an appointment can call 305-351-9531 or email covid19support@cdrmhealth.com.Seminole County: New appointments will be posted to PrepareSeminole.org’s vaccine section each Tuesday, pending vaccines are received in order to guarantee appointments for the following week. The Seminole County Citizen Information Hotline is available to assist Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 407-665-0000. Volusia County: For information on COVID-19 vaccinations in Volusia County – including dates, times, locations and how to register, click here. Marion County: To request vaccination by the health department, click here. A message reading “technical difficulties” may appear if no vaccines are available. If you do not have computer access, you can call the Marion County COVID-19 hotline at 352-644-2590 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and staff will submit the form online for you.Osceola County: Request a vaccination appointment by clicking this link. Do not use this link to request a second dose appointment. A message reading “Sorry, something went wrong” will display when appointments are no longer available.Those who are waiting to get their second vaccination in Osceola County will be called by staff for their follow-up appointment. Those people should not submit a request form, but watch their email instead.If you are two days from your second dose due date, you are asked to call 407-552-0120, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Brevard County: Individuals may now pre-register for vaccine appointments and be notified when appointments are available by visiting myvaccine.fl.gov or by calling 866-201-5420.Flagler County: The Flagler County Health Department will distribute vaccines by appointment ONLY as soon as they are received, using a drive-through operation at the Flagler County Fairgrounds (150 Sawgrass Rd. Bunnell, FL) on specified weekdays. Flagler County is now using the State of Florida’s new appointment system at myvaccine.fl.gov. Residents can pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine by visiting the site or calling 866-201-1541. Lake County: Text COVIDUPDATE to 888777 to receive the latest emergency updates regarding COVID-19 and Lake County immunization site information.Sumter County: Sumter County officials are asking people to sign up online for vaccine appointments.County officials said they are currently not accepting registration by phone, in person, or via email – it is online only.Polk CountyThe Florida Department of Health Polk County’s COVID-19 vaccine registration portal is now open for reservations for those 65 years old and older, who wish to be inoculated once vaccine becomes available.Click here to access the portalThrough the portal, you can create an account and upload your personal information for a future appointment.Advent HealthAdventHealth has launched the first phase of its community COVID-19 vaccine program, which will provide Central Florida seniors and health care workers access to the vaccine beginning Jan. 12.AdventHealth plans to vaccinate several thousand people, or as much as supply allows, at its launch site adjacent to Orlando International Airport.AdventHealth Medical Group patients will receive an email invitation to schedule an appointment. Appointments are required and walk-ups will not be accommodated.
The following information is related to COVID-19 vaccination distribution in the Central Florida area.
The state is prioritizing persons 65 years of age and older and health care personnel with direct patient contact and residents and staff of long-term care facilities.
Appointments may be required and vaccine availability will vary from day to day and week to week.
Publix:
With winter weather disrupting shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine, Publix has canceled another round of registrations for vaccine appointments.
The scheduling event would have started at 7 a.m. Monday. The next opportunity to schedule an appointment has not been announced.
>>> Check the Publix website for the latest information
Major winter storms across the Midwest and Texas have delayed the delivery of millions of vaccine doses across the U.S. It’s the third time Publix has canceled sign-ups in the past week.
Walmart:
Florida Walmart and Sam’s Club locations are vaccinating seniors.
More information on appointment availability can be found at Walmart’s and Sam’s Clubs’ websites.
Winn-Dixie:
Supermarket chain Winn-Dixie is also distributing the coronavirus vaccine for free throughout Florida.
View participating locations and make an appointment here.
FEMA vaccine sites:
Four federal mass vaccination sites are coming to Florida. A White House news release says Miami, Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville will be the locations of the new Community Vaccine Centers. The cities and locations were selected based on their proximity to vulnerable populations and officials estimate that the four centers will give up to 12,000 shots a day in total. The locations are Miami-Dade Community College, TGT Poker & Racebook in Tampa, Valencia Community College in Orlando, and Gateway Town Center in Jacksonville.
Orange County:
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County is distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to qualified individuals at the Orange County Convention Center.
Residents can make an appointment by visiting the CDR HealthPRO system here. Residents must create an account and then schedule an appointment for the Orange County Convention Center site.
To get additional information on the vaccine, click here.
Those who have trouble booking an appointment can call 305-351-9531 or email covid19support@cdrmhealth.com.
Seminole County:
New appointments will be posted to PrepareSeminole.org’s vaccine section each Tuesday, pending vaccines are received in order to guarantee appointments for the following week.
The Seminole County Citizen Information Hotline is available to assist Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 407-665-0000.
Volusia County:
For information on COVID-19 vaccinations in Volusia County – including dates, times, locations and how to register, click here.
Marion County:
To request vaccination by the health department, click here. A message reading “technical difficulties” may appear if no vaccines are available. If you do not have computer access, you can call the Marion County COVID-19 hotline at 352-644-2590 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and staff will submit the form online for you.
Osceola County:
Request a vaccination appointment by clicking this link. Do not use this link to request a second dose appointment. A message reading “Sorry, something went wrong” will display when appointments are no longer available.
Those who are waiting to get their second vaccination in Osceola County will be called by staff for their follow-up appointment. Those people should not submit a request form, but watch their email instead.
If you are two days from your second dose due date, you are asked to call 407-552-0120, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Brevard County:
Individuals may now pre-register for vaccine appointments and be notified when appointments are available by visiting myvaccine.fl.gov or by calling 866-201-5420.
Flagler County:
The Flagler County Health Department will distribute vaccines by appointment ONLY as soon as they are received, using a drive-through operation at the Flagler County Fairgrounds (150 Sawgrass Rd. Bunnell, FL) on specified weekdays.
Flagler County is now using the State of Florida’s new appointment system at myvaccine.fl.gov. Residents can pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine by visiting the site or calling 866-201-1541.
Lake County:
Text COVIDUPDATE to 888777 to receive the latest emergency updates regarding COVID-19 and Lake County immunization site information.
Sumter County:
Sumter County officials are asking people to sign up online for vaccine appointments.
County officials said they are currently not accepting registration by phone, in person, or via email – it is online only.
Polk County
The Florida Department of Health Polk County’s COVID-19 vaccine registration portal is now open for reservations for those 65 years old and older, who wish to be inoculated once vaccine becomes available.
Click here to access the portal
Through the portal, you can create an account and upload your personal information for a future appointment.
Advent Health
AdventHealth has launched the first phase of its community COVID-19 vaccine program, which will provide Central Florida seniors and health care workers access to the vaccine beginning Jan. 12.
AdventHealth plans to vaccinate several thousand people, or as much as supply allows, at its launch site adjacent to Orlando International Airport.
AdventHealth Medical Group patients will receive an email invitation to schedule an appointment. Appointments are required and walk-ups will not be accommodated.