Sun Sentinel Palm Beach Edition
Here’s the latest rundown of rules for every vaccine site
Florida’s rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine has made it nearly impossible for the public to keep track of the rules.
Some vaccination sites require doctor’s notes; others don’t. Some take younger people; some take teachers and law enforcement. Some residents who are outside the state guidelines say they got COVID vaccine anyway.
Among the latest organizations updating its eligibility rules is Jackson Health System in Miami, which this week announced it won’t ask for documentation if residents say they have a medical condition that makes them eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Here are the rules:
Jackson Health
Who may get the vaccine?
Any Florida residents ages 16 and older who say that their physician recommended they “receive the vaccine due to your highrisk condition” can be vaccinated. No documentation or proof will be needed. Those ages 16 and 17 must have a parent or legal guardian present at the appointment to provide consent. “We’re assuming everyone is going to go forward in good faith, but we don’t know that,” said Lidia Amoretti, hospital spokeswoman. Any condition considered high-risk by a doctor is acceptable, she said.
Seniors age 65 and older. But starting Monday, March 15, it’ll drop to age 60 and older.
Police, firefighters, and teachers for grades K-12 who can show school ID.
What do you need to prove eligibility? A Florida’s driver’s license or ID card. Sworn law enforcement officers must have a valid badge. Firefighters and school personnel must have a valid work ID.
Do you need an appointment? Yes. Appointments can be requested at jacksonhealth.org/keeping-you-safe/.
Where is the vaccine offered?
Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center, 1611 NW 12th Ave., Miami.
Jackson South Medical Center, 9333 SW 152nd St., Miami.
North Dade Health Center, 16555 NW 25th Ave., Opa-locka.
Broward Health
Who may get the vaccine?
All seniors age 65 and older. But starting Monday, March 15, it’ll drop to age 60 and older.
All health care providers. People ages 18 to 64 with high-risk conditions with one of 20 conditions, including diabetes, liver disease, cancer and smoking. No doctor’s note is required.
Sworn officers, firefighters and teachers 50 and older.
What do you need to prove eligibility? A Florida’s driver’s license or ID card.
Do you need an appointment? Yes. Appointments can be requested at BrowardHealth.org.
Where is the vaccine offered? Inter Miami CF Stadium at Lockhart Park, at 1350 NW 55th St. in Fort Lauderdale.
Cleveland Clinic
Who may get the vaccine?
All seniors age 65 and older. But starting Monday, March 15, the eligibility will expand to age 60 and older.
People ages 18 to 64 with high-risk conditions.
What do you need to prove eligibility? Established Cleveland Clinic patients with a Florida driver’s license or ID card.
Do you need an appointment? Yes. Established patients will be contacted through MyChart, or will receive a phone call to schedule a vaccine appointment.
Where is the vaccine offered? In Broward, the locations are:
The Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, Jagelman Conference Center, 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd. in Weston.
In Palm Beach County, the location is the Tomsich Health and Medical Center, 525 Okeechobee Blvd., Rosemary Square Offices, first floor in West Palm Beach.
Holy Cross Health
Who may get the vaccine?
People any age with one of 13 high-risk conditions, which include asthma, current cancer, chronic kidney disease, sickle cell, and heart failure.
All seniors ages 65 and older. But starting Monday, March 15, it’ll drop to age 60 and older.
What do you need
to prove eligibility? A photo ID and, if under 65, a doctor’s note or the state form proving vulnerability.
Do you need an appointment? Yes. To request an appointment, drop off the registration form/consent along with a doctor’s note to the COVID Vaccine Center.
The documentation will be reviewed and someone from the Vaccine Center will get back to you about an appointment.
Where is the vaccine offered? Holy Cross Health COVID Vaccine Center, 4701 N. Federal Highway, Bldg. C. in Fort Lauderdale.
Memorial Healthcare System
Who may get the vaccine?
Current Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital patients 16 or 17 years old with one of 16 high-risk medical conditions, including asthma, HIV and diabetes, are eligible for vaccination.
All seniors age 65 and older.
People ages 18 to 64 who have seen a Memorial physician in the last year for one of 14 high-risk conditions including asthma, HIV and obesity.
What do you need to prove eligibility? A Florida driver’s license or ID card. A seasonal resident can show a deed or monthly mortgage statement.
Do you need an appointment? Yes. Appointments can be requested through the patient’s MyChart account or call 954-276-4340.
Where is the vaccine offered? Memorial Regional Hospital, 3501 Johnson St. in Hollywood, and Memorial Vaccine Village, 9581 Premier Parkway in Miramar.
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. But starting Monday, March 15, it’ll drop to age 60 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/covid-19-vaccine. Patients also may call 800 746-7287.
Where is the vaccine offered? It’s being offered at 157 CVS Pharmacy,
CVS Pharmacy y más and Navarro Discount Pharmacy locations. across Florida.
Publix
Who may get the vaccine?
All seniors age 65 and older. But starting Monday, March 15, it’ll drop to age 60 and older.
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, who receive priority among the eligible groups.
Health care professionals with direct patient contact.
Firefighters and police age 50 and older. 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. 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. But starting Monday, March 15, it’ll drop to age 60 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. But starting Monday, March 15, it’ll drop to age 60 and older.
Sworn law enforcement and firefighters age 50 and older.
Grades K-12 school personnel of all ages.
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. Signups 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. Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he expects to announce more Walgreens locations this week.
Florida Department of Health in Broward
Who may get the vaccine?
Vaccinations for sworn law enforcement and firefighters age 50 and older.
Vaccinations for K-12 school personnel age 50 and older began March 9.
Medically vulnerable began March 9.
Seniors at 65 and older. But starting Monday, March 15, it’ll drop to age 60 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. The medically vulnerable must bring
the state-required form to the appointment.
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 833-476-1526). 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 Lauderdale.
A walk-up site also is at Coral Square Mall, 9469 W. Atlantic Blvd. in Coral Springs, next to Macy’s.
Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County
Who may get the vaccine?
Seniors age 65 and older. But starting Monday, March 15, it’ll drop to age 60 and older.
Adults medically vulnerable who have the state-required form.
Teachers for grades K-12 age 50 and older.
Law enforcement officers age 50 and older.
Firefighters age 50 and older.
What do you need to prove eligibility? Those medically vulnerable must have the state form signed by a medical professional.
Do you need an appointment? Go to vaccine.hcdpbc.org or call 561-804-4115, or go to myvaccine.fl.gov or call 866-201-6754.
Where is the vaccine offered? The locations are:
South County Civic Center in Delray Beach.
South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach.
Burns Road Community Center in Palm Beach Gardens.
Federally supported vaccine sites in Miami-Dade
Who may get the vaccine?
Seniors age 65 and older. But starting Monday, March 15, it’ll drop to age 60 and older.
Health care personnel with direct patients.
K-12 school employees of any age.
Sworn law enforcement officers and firefighters age 50 and older.
Medically vulnerable who have the state-required form.
What do you need to prove eligibility? Those under age 65 must have the state form for the medically vulnerable, as well as proof of age, and proof of Florida residency. On the ground, some people who’ve received vaccines at Miami sites have reported little to no restrictions.
Do you need an appointment? Appointments are not required at the federally supported COVID-19 vaccination sites, but pre-registration is permitted at myvaccine. fl.gov/.
If a person arrives to the site and all time slots are filled for that day, staff will work with them to schedule an appointment. Individuals also may schedule appointments on site in a separate registration lane if they do not want to wait for walk-up availability.
Where is the vaccine offered? Miami Dade College North Campus, 11380 NW 27 Ave. in
Miami. It’s one of four sites in Florida that are supported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Two satellite locations are also open in Sweetwater and Florida City through Wednesday, March 10. They are at:
Ronselli Park Youth Center at 250 SW 114th Ave. in Sweetwater. Florida City Youth Activity Center at 650 NW 5th Ave. in Florida City.
From March 11 to March 17, those sites will close and relocate to:
Allen Park Community Center at 1770 NE 162nd St. in North Miami Beach.
Miami Springs Community Center at 1401 Westward Drive in Miami Springs.
Florida Emergency Management and Health Department
Who may get the vaccine?
People age 65 and older. But starting Monday, March 15, it’ll drop to age 60 and older.
Teachers for grades K-12, day care and preschool workers, and staff.
Health care workers and EMS personnel.
People age 16 and older with high-risk conditions, with the signed state form.
Sworn law enforcement officers and firefighters age 50 and older.
What do you need to prove eligibility? The state form is required for the medically vulnerable, and teachers, police and firefighters must show proof of employment, such as a badge, when they arrive at the site to receive their vaccine.
Do you need an appointment? To get an appointment you must call 1-888-499-0840 (TTY#: 1-888-256-8918 ). You will be contacted when firstdose appointments become available.
Second-dose appointments are scheduled at the site immediately after individuals receive their first dose.
Where is the vaccine offered?
Drive-thru sites are at: Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Drive in Miami Gardens.
Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way in Miami.
Broward College North Campus, Omni Auditorium, 1000 Coconut Creek Blvd. in Coconut Creek has a walk-up site.