If you’re 65 years of age or older, you will have first priority in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced.
In South Florida, both Miami-Dade and Broward counties are offering the vaccine to seniors in the 65-and-older age bracket, but note that demand for the vaccine is currently outweighing supply. For real-time updates regarding vaccine availability, click here.
Vaccinations run by Miami-Dade and Broward are by appointment only and will be administered at designated drive-thru vaccination sites.
In Broward County, those ages 65 and older can start scheduling appointments through an online portal. Vaccinations will begin Jan. 3, 2021. Visit browardcovidvaccine.com to make an appointment, or click here.
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Miami-Dade County is also in the process of setting up drive-thru vaccination sites, with the first set to open in Tropical Park on Jan. 8., according to Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava.
Like Broward, Miami-Dade has launched a website where those 65 years of age and older can begin scheduling appointments to get inoculated. Visit miamidade.gov/vaccine or click here to make an appointment.
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For a list of vaccination sites in Broward County, see below:
(Note: All vaccinations are by appointment only.)
Tradewinds Park
3600 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33066
Hours: Sunday-Thursday (Closed Friday, Saturday): 8AM-4PM
Opens: Sunday, January 3, 2021
Vista View Park
Address: 4001 SW 142nd Ave, Davie, FL 33330
Hours: Sunday-Thursday (Closed Friday, Saturday): 8AM-4PM
Opens: Sunday, January 3, 2021
Markham Park
Address: 16001 W State Road 84, Sunrise, FL 33326
Hours: Sunday-Thursday (Closed Sunday, Monday): 8AM-4PM
Opens: Tuesday, January 5, 2021
For a list of vaccination sites in Miami-Dade County, see below:
(Note: All vaccinations are by appointment only.)
Tropical Park
Address: 7900 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155
Hours: TBA
Opens: Friday, January 7, 2021
Hard Rock Stadium
Address: 347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Hours: TBA
Opens: Friday, January 7, 2021
The Florida Department of Health says appointments for vaccinations are currently limited, but more appointments should become available once vaccine supply increases.
In Broward, seniors who receive a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will need to be in the county 21 days later to receive the second dose of the same vaccine.
Cleveland Clinic announced they would also give vaccines to members of the public who meet certain criteria, including those ages 65 or older as well as first responders and those with high risk medical conditions. For more information on how to schedule an appointment, call 954-659-5950.
In Miami-Dade County, coronavirus vaccinations are available to seniors aged 75 years or older at Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Seniors who would like an appointment can call Mount Sinai between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm during the week, and 8:00 am and 1:00 pm on weekends at 305-674-2312. Also:
- No walk-ins will be accepted
- A patient must bring a government-issued ID or passport to the appointment
Additionally, Jackson Health in Miami-Dade announced they would start giving the vaccine to members of the public ages 65 and older starting the week of Dec. 28 before releasing an online platform allowing residents to request an appointment.
