Florida Lowering Minimum Age For COVID-19 Vaccine March 15
At the moment, only those 65 and over are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but that will change starting next Monday. While those under 65 in certain professions can get the vaccine, the minimum age for the general public is currently 65. That will drop to 60 starting March 15. The governor made that announcement during a press conference this afternoon.
Others who can get an appointment now include:
The “medically vulnerable”
This one is a bit vague. If you boil it down, it basically means you just need a doctor’s note to get the vaccine. You can choose to get your vaccination at the Tampa Greyhound Track, Publix or another participating pharmacy.
Health care workers including office staff
The expansion includes a clinic in Pinellas County opening up Monday (March 8) that’ll be exclusively for physicians, paramedics, EMTs, nurses, home health and medical equipment providers, therapists, dental employees, and pharmacists. It also includes office staff.
School Employees, Firefighters, Law Enforcement
Those who fall under these categories who are 50 and over can now sign up without an invitation.
If you don’t fall under one of these groups, the wait shouldn’t be much longer. President Joe Biden said Tuesday that there will be enough coronavirus vaccine for all adults by May. [Source: IONTB]