Where to get vaccinated across Central Florida
COVID-19 vaccinations sites now offer shots to all Florida residents 16 and older wanting the Pfizer vaccine or 18 and older wanting the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Note that not all sites offer the Pfizer vaccine and that 16- and 17-year-olds will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian and sign a consent form.
Orange County unexpectedly reopened it appointment portal for vaccination at the Orange County Convention Center Tuesday morning after getting a bump in supply to 4,000 doses per day. By late Tuesday afternoon, there were still appointments available there for the Pfizer vaccine.
If you sign up through that portal (https://www. patientportalfl.com/s/?language=en_US) for a 16or 17-year-old and don’t already have an account for yourself, you must do that first. Then click on the “Register Minors/Wards” tab within your CDR profile.
Meanwhile, the FEMArun sites in Orlando at Valencia College’s West Campus as well as ones in Jacksonville, Tampa and Miami have switched to administering the Johnson & Johnson one-dose shot to previously unvaccinated residents 18 and older. (See more details below.)
We have compiled a list of vaccination sites across Central Florida that will be updated frequently.
There’s also a statewide email address for homebound seniors to register to have the COVID-19 vaccine brought directly to them. To request vaccination, email HomeboundVaccine@ em.myflorida.com or call 1-866-779-6121.
Anyone seeking a vaccination will need proof of being a full- or part-time Florida resident.
Examples of accepted documentation include a valid Florida driver’s license or Florida identification card or any two of the following:
A deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental or lease agreement.
A utility hookup or work order that is not more than 2 months old or a utility bill that is not more than 2 months old.
Mail from a bank or other financial institution — including checking, savings, or investment account statements — that is not more than 2 months old.
Mail from a government agency, such as a tax bill showing a Florida address, that is not more than 2 monthsold.
Caution: Beware of scams. Do not fill out Eventbrite vaccine registration forms unless they are provided through a county’s website or the links in this list, and do not register for a vaccination appointment that requires payment. However, many providers ask for insurance information if you have coverage.
All Counties in Central Florida
Depending on location, some or all of these store pharmacies are offering COVID vaccinations. Check each company’s their websites for appointment information.
CVS — cvs.com/ immunizations/ covid-19-vaccine
Publix — publix.com/ covidvaccine
Sam’s Club — samsclub. com/covid
Winn Dixie — winndixie.com/pharmacy/ covid-vaccine
Walmart — walmart. com/covidvaccine
Walgreens — walgreens. com/findcare/vaccination/ covid-19
Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER, 9800 International Dr., Orlando: This is a drivethrough site providing up to 4,000 doses a day, with appointments required through the state vaccine portal (https://www. patientportalfl.com/s/?language=en_US). To be notified, sign up for alerts at ocfl.net/vaccine or check back here for updates. Hours: Vary, based on appointments.
ORANGE COUNTY LIBRARY SOUTH TRAIL BRANCH, 4600 Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando: This FEMA-run site is for walk-up vaccinations only with no appointments needed. It is expected to run for six to 10 weeks, depending on vaccine supply. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (or while daily allotment lasts), seven days a week.
VALENCIA COLLEGE’S WEST CAMPUS, 1800 S. Kirkman Road, Orlando: This FEMA site is run through a federal-state partnership offering vaccines on a first-come, first-served basis. The site is administering 3,000 Johnson & Johnson one-dose shots a day, but anyone who received a first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at the site is guaranteed their second dose at Valencia. Hours :7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.
ORLANDO VA MEDICAL CENTER, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando: This is a VA-run site, located in the fourth-floor auditorium of the Lake Nona facility. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule, call 407-631-0499 Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. All veterans, their spouses, widows and caretakers are now eligible to be vaccinated there, with priority given to veterans who already receive care through the VA. Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
LAKE BALDWIN VA MEDICAL CENTER, 5201 Raymond St., Orlando: This is a VA-run site, located in Auditorium B of the facility. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule, call 407-631-0499. All veterans, their spouses, widows and caretakers are eligible for the vaccine, with priority given to veterans who already receive care through the VA. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
UCF & VALENCIA COLLEGE DOWNTOWN CAMPUS, 500 W. Livingston St., Orlando: This is a walk-up site offering COVID-19 vaccinations on Wednesdays only. Residents may park at the UCF Parramore Parking Garage, 323 N. Parramore Ave., Orlando. Hours: April 7 and April 14 only, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., or until vaccine allotment runs out.
MORE INFORMATION: Visit ocfl.net/Vaccine for registration information, call 1-844-770-8548 or e-mail COVID19Support@ cdrmaguire.com. Residents trying to get an appointment are encouraged to preregister.
Seniors who lack transportation may qualify for a free ride from LYNX. You must have a scheduled appointment at the Orange County Convention Center before calling 407-836-3111 to request a scheduled ride. Seniors also may ride LYNX to the Valencia College site, which does not require an appointment.
Seminole County
OVIEDO MALL, 1360 Oviedo Mall Boulevard, Oviedo (enter from the parking lot closest to District Eat & Play): This is an appointment-only site. New appointments are posted each Thursday at https://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/. Currently offering the Pfizer vaccine. Hours: Vary, based on appointments.
SANFORD MOBILE CLINIC, Salvation Army, 700 W. 24th St., Sanford: One-day vaccination event on Thursday, April 8, with Pfizer vaccine. Hours: By appointment only. Sign up at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ covid-19-vaccine-appointment-sign-up-salvation-army-tickets-149049343599. MORE INFORMATION: For technical assistance in booking appointments call 407-665-0000. Eventbrite, the appointment system utilized by Seminole County, has a feature to “follow” events created by Seminole County to receive notification if cancellations result in available appointments. To “follow” events, visit PrepareSeminole.org, click on appointment links, and look for the blue “follow” button at the top right of the page. The Seminole County Citizen Information Hotline is available to assist Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at 407-665-0000. Text
COVID19INFO to 888-777 to opt-in for alerts from Seminole County Emergency Management related to COVID-19.
Homebound residents should call the county’s Citizen’s Information Line at (407) 665-0000 to request an in-home vaccination visit. The request will be screened for eligibility, with paramedics scheduling in-home visits.
Homebound veterans who served in WW2 or the Korean War can put in a request for an in-home visit through the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
Lake County
LAKE SQUARE MALL, 10401 US-441, Leesburg: This is a state-supported vaccination site with appointments required through the state vaccine portal. (Walk-ups are not accepted.) Hours: Vary, based on appointments.
ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6803 Old Hwy. 441, Mount Dora: Open for first and second doses on a first-come, first-served basis on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon.
DOH-LAKE COMMUNITY HEALTH SITE, 560 W. DeSoto St., Clermont: Open for scheduled second doses only from Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon.
LAKE MINNEOLA HIGH SCHOOL, 101 N Hancock Rd, Minneola: This is a walk-up site offering Pfizer vaccine to Lake Schools employees and students age 16 and up. Students ages 16 and 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when receiving both doses. A Pfizer Consent Form should be completed and signed by the parent or guardian in advance for both visits. Hours: Wednesday, April 7, 3 to 6 p.m.
TAVARES HIGH SCHOOL, 603 N New Hampshire Ave, Tavares: This is a walk-up site offering Pfizer vaccine to Lake Schools employees and students age 16 and up. Students ages 16 and 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when receiving both doses. A Pfizer Consent Form should be completed and signed by the parent or guardian in advance for both visits. Hours: Thursday, April 8, 3 to 6 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: Lake residents can call 1-833-540-2052, text COVIDUPDATE to 888777 or visit lake.florida.gov. Residents can preregister to be notified when immunization appointments are available by visiting myvaccine.fl.gov or calling 866-201-6909 (or 833-4761031 for TTY users). Once available, individuals will be contacted by phone call, text or email and will be assisted in scheduling an appointment.
Osceola County
CENTRO CRISTIANO DIOS DE PACTOS CHURCH, 1130 Simmons
Road, Kissimmee: This is an appointment-only site with preregistration required through the state vaccine portal or by calling or call 866-201-6507. Residents will be contacted by the county’s vendor to schedule their first dose appointment; the Health Department will schedule the second dose. Hours: Vary, based on appointments.
CHAMBERS PARK COMMUNITY CENTER, 2380 Smith St., Kissimmee: Drive-up site open without appointment through April 30. Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. seven days a week.
65th INFANTRY VETERANS PARK, 301 Buenaventura Blvd., Kissimmee: This walk-up site provides up to 200 shots a day. No appointments required. Hours: daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until the day’s doses are depleted.
CORNERSTONE FAMILY CHURCH, 2925 Canoe Creek Rd., Saint Cloud: FEMA-run walk-up site, no appointment necessary. Hours: Thursday and Friday, April 8-9 only, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: Residents 18 and older who have obtained an appointment for a COVID19 shot and do not have a way to transport themselves to the Osceola County vaccine site at Centro Cristiano Dios De Pactos Church can call 407-7420000 between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday to find out how to qualify for a ride. Lynx needs at least a 48 hour prior notice to schedule a ride through the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Since the OEM does not operate on weekends, any ride needed for a Saturday or Monday, must be made the prior Thursday at the latest.
The county also is partnering with Prescriptions Unlimited in St. Cloud to provide vaccinations to home-bound patients 60 and older and home health providers. Providers seeking vaccinations for their staff or patients may call 407-892-7166 or email covid19@unlimitedrx.com to schedule an appointment. Appointments are required.
For more information, see osceola.org/covid19vaccinations/.
Volusia County
VOLUSIA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 3150 E New York Ave, DeLand: This is a state-supported vaccination site with appointments required through the state vaccine portal at myvaccine.fl.gov or 866-2017314. (Walk-ups are not accepted.) Individuals who received their first dose COVID-19 vaccine at the Volusia County Fairgrounds should return to the same location on the date written on the back of their vaccination card to receive their second dose. Arrive at the same time as your first-dose appointment. For questions, call the Volusia County Citizens Information Center between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 866-345-0345. Hours: Vary, based on appointments.
DAYTONA BEACH VA CLINIC, 551 National Health Care Dr, Daytona Beach: This is a VA-run facility. Shots by appointment only to all veterans, their spouses, widow and caretakers, with priority given to veterans who already receive care through the VA. To schedule an appointment, call 407-631-0499 Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: For the latest information regarding COVID19 in Volusia County, visit Volusia.org/coronavirus. Note: Florida Medicaid is providing free transportation to receive a vaccine for qualifying individuals with Medicaid. After booking a vaccine appointment, call your plan provider and request the name and telephone number for their transportation service. Individuals not in a health plan may call 1-877-2541055 to be connected with a transportation service.
Brevard County
VIERA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLINIC, 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera: This is state-run site. Individuals may pre-register for vaccine appointments and be notified when appointments are available by visiting myvaccine.fl.gov or by calling 1-866-201-5420 (or TTY 1-833-476-1525). Hours: Dates and times vary.
VIERA VA HEALTH CARE CENTER, 2900 Veterans Way, Melbourne: This is a VA-run site drive-up facility. Shots by appointment only to all veterans, their spouses, widows and caretakers, with priority given to veterans who already receive care through the VA. To schedule an appointment, call 407-631-0499 Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours: Vary, based on appointments. MORE INFORMATION: See brevard.floridahealth.gov.
Polk County
STATE OPERATED SITES: The county is continuing to use its own vaccination enrollment process at https://register.polk.health rather than the statewide registration system. Enrollments can be made online or by calling the COVID19 Vaccination Call Center at 863-298-7500. Appointment availability is based on the supply of vaccine. The shots are administered by appointment only at 1290 Golfview Ave, Bartow. MORE INFORMATION: Polk County runs a COVID-10 Vaccine Call Center Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 863-298-7500. For more information, go to polk.floridahealth.gov.