Many struggle to grasp vaccine rules

Here’s a rundown for every site

Florida’s scattershot rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine has made it impossible for an anxious public to keep track of the rules.

Some vaccination sites require doctor’s notes; others don’t. Some take younger people; some accept 65 and older; some take teachers and law enforcement.

To make matters worse, the pronouncements by Gov. Ron DeSantis have been incomplete or contradictory.

CVS

Who may get the vaccine?

People age 16 and older with a state form that’s signed by their physician, in which the person is deemed extremely vulnerable to the virus. The form, found at the Florida Department of Health website, can be obtained here: ww11.doh. state.fl.us/comm/_partners/ covid19_report_archive/ covid-physician-form/ EO-21-47-Form.pdf

People age 65 and older. Teachers for grades K-12, day care and preschool workers and staff.

Health care workers and Emergency Medical Services personnel.

Sworn law enforcement officers and firefighters age 50 and older.

What do you need to prove eligibility?

A photo ID and, if applicable, the state form proving vulnerability.

Do you need an appointment? Yes, at www.cvs. com/immunizations/covid19-vaccine. Patients also may call 800 746-7287.

Where is the vaccine offered? It’s being offered at 81 CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy y más and Navarro Discount Pharmacy locations across Florida.

Publix

Who may get the

vaccine?

Adults under the age of 65 who are determined to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 by a physician. The state’s completed form, deeming someone extremely vulnerable to COVID, is required.

All K-12 and child care teachers and personnel.

Health care professionals with direct patient contact.

Firefighters and police age 50 and older.

All seniors age 65 and older.

What do you need to prove eligibility? For appointments that began Friday, March 5, adults under the age of 65 who meet the state’s criteria of being extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 are required to provide the completed state form.

A Publix spokeswoman said Thursday that other groups do not need identification.

Do you need an appointment? Yes. Vaccinations are provided by appointment only at publix.com/covidvaccine at 7 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Where is the vaccine offered? All Publix pharmacies.

Walmart

Who may get the vaccine?

People 65 and older. Health care workers. Emergency Medical Services personnel.

Sworn law enforcement, ages 50 and older.

Firefighters, ages 50 and older.

People, ages 16-64, with at least one high-risk medical condition as determined by a physician.

Educators.

What do you need to prove eligibility? Adults under the age of 65 who meet the state’s criteria of being extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 are required to provide the completed state form.

Do you need an appointment? Yes. You can sign up at walmart.com/COVIDvaccine.

Where is the vaccine offered? Ten Walmart locations in Broward are participating and one in West Palm Beach.

Winn-Dixie

Who may get the vaccine?

Seniors age 65 and older. Sworn law enforcement and firefighters age 50 and older.

Grades K-12 school personnel age 50 and older.

Medically vulnerable adults.

What do you need to prove eligibility? You must show Florida residency and the medically vulnerable must bring the state-required form to the appointment.

Do you need an appointment? Yes. Sign-ups are at www.frescoymas.com/ pharmacy/covid-vaccine and www.winndixie.com/ pharmacy/covid-vaccine.

Where is the vaccine offered? In Broward, the Winn-Dixie location is at 5600 W. Sample Road in Margate. In Palm Beach County, the Winn-Dixie is at 6600 Hypoluxo Road in Lake Worth. The MiamiDade locations are Fresco y Más Store, 5850 NW 183rd St. in Hialeah, and Fresco y Más,18300 SW 137th Ave. in Miami. The three Miami Winn-Dixie store locations are 1150 NW 54th St., 1155 NW 11th St. and 11241 SW 40th St.

Walgreens

Who may get the vaccine? A company spokeswoman did not respond, and eligibility information for Florida was not on its website.

What do you need to prove eligibility? Patients are required to attest to their eligibility before the appointment is made, according to a company spokeswoman. “They also must sign an affidavit confirming they meet their state’s eligibility requirements for the vaccine upon arriving at their vaccine appointment and show a valid government ID to confirm their identity.

Unless specifically required by a jurisdiction, we will not turn way individuals who do not produce an ID.”

Do you need an appointment? Yes. The sign-up is at www. Walgreens.com/ScheduleVaccine or by phone at 1-800-WALGREENS.

Where is the vaccine offered? Six Florida counties. The retail giant hasn’t come to South Florida yet, and its Florida locations are limited for now to Pasco, Charlotte, Polk, Manatee, Marion and Citrus counties. This is expected to expand throughout the state.

Florida Department of Health in Broward

Who may get the vaccine?

Vaccinations for sworn law enforcement and firefighters age 50 and older began March 3.

Vaccinations for K-12 school personnel age 50 and older begins March 9. Seniors at 65 and older. What do you need to prove eligibility? People ages 65 and over need a driver’s license or other proof of age. Health care workers need proof of employment such as an identification badge. School staff also need a school identification.

Everyone being vaccinated needs proof of Florida residency.

Do you need an appointment? Yes. Register online at myvaccine.fl.gov or call 866-201-6313 (TTY 833-4761526). You will be contacted when an appointment is available.

Where is the vaccine offered? Drive-thru sites are at:

Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road in Coconut Creek.

Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100 Ave. in Davie.

Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84 in Sunrise.

Central Regional Park, 3700 NW 11th Place in Lauderhill.

Snyder Park, 3299 SW Fourth Ave. in Fort