Where to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Central Florida
The COVID-19 vaccines are starting to roll out, however, it’ll be a few months before they become widely available. The state is currently in the first phase of vaccination, which includes highrisk hospital workers, nursing home residents and staff, EMTs and paramedics and adults older than 65.
For the latest state COVID-19 vaccine info, visit floridahealthcovid19.gov/covid-19-vaccinesin-florida.
Central Florida counties have started distributing the vaccines as they receive them.
Lake
Who: 65+ and front-line health workers.
Locations:
■ Once Lake receives more vaccines, which officials hope will be as early as Monday, the locations will be the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center, 3700 South Highway 27, and Lake Sumter College, 9501 U.S. Highway 441, Leesburg. There are no designated hours or days yet, but officials expect to know Monday and might reopen at 1 p.m.
Information: Call 352-7424830, text COVIDUPDATE to 888777 or visit lakecountyfl.gov/ COVID-19.
Appointments required?
When more vaccines arrive, the program will resume on a firstcome, first-served basis.
Orange
Who: 65+ (All appointments have been filled.)
Location: Orange County Convention Center
Information: Visit OCFL.net/ vaccines and click on the link for registration. You can also download the OCFL Alert app, or text OCFLCOVID to 888777 to receive updates. The county is currently training 3-1-1 operators to help with registration. Need valid photo ID.
Appointments required? Yes
Walk-ins? No
Osceola
Who: 65+
Information: Call 407-3432000 to register. Due to increased call volume, the county has added an additional way to register for the vaccine. Individuals 65 years and older and health care personnel interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccination may email Osceola. Health@flhealth.gov and note “Vaccine” in the subject line of the email. In the body of the email, include only the full name and phone number of the person seeking vaccination (no other health information is needed).
Health department staff will call to schedule appointments based on vaccine availability.
Appointments required? Yes
Walk-ins? No
Seminole
Who: 65+ and non-hospital health-care workers (All appointments are filled through Jan. 9)
Location: Oviedo Mall
Information: Visit PrepareSeminole.org. To get alerts, text COVID19INFO to 888-777. You can also call 407-665-0000.
Appointments required?
Yes Walk-ins? No
Polk
Who: 65+
Information: No vaccination is available at this time. The county health department will make an announcement when doses become available.