How can you get a COVID vaccine? What to know about the rules at each South Florida site
UPDATED 4/9/2021
The rules seem to be changing every day.
So we’ve compiled a guide that tells you if you are eligible to get a vaccine at a particular site.
A few things do remain the same: You must live in Florida, although you don’t have to live in the county you are getting your vaccine. And some places may charge an administrative fee to your insurance.
Here’s a breakdown on who can get the vaccine, where and how:
Who can get the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida?
As of April 5:
▪ People 18 and older can get any COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, J&J)
▪ People 16 and older can get the Pfizer vaccine.
Why is eligibility different from site to site?
Because it depends on which vaccine is being offered. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to be used in people 16 and older. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-9 vaccine received emergency use authorization for people 18 and older.
Where can you get COVID-19 vaccines in South Florida?
Publix
Who can get vaccinated?
People 18 and older.
What do you need to bring?
Everyone who schedules a vaccination appointment will need to show proof of Florida residency like a driver’s license. Customers with health insurance will also need to bring an insurance card to the scheduled appointment. Medicare members should bring the red, white and blue Medicare Part B card.
Customers without health insurance will need to provide a driver’s license or Social Security number.
Check for appointments at publix.com/covid-vaccine/florida.
Navarro Discount Pharmacies, CVS y mas and traditional CVS stores
Who can get vaccinated?
People 16 and older.
What do you need to bring?
The day of your appointment, you will be asked to show proof of Florida residency. You can use a state-issued ID such as a driver’s license. If you have insurance, bring your card just in case it’s needed.
Teens 16 and 17 years old will need to show proof of age (driver license, birth certificate, current passport) and will need to have a parent or legal guardian with them the day of the vaccination. Families will also need to fill out a screening and consent form.
Check for appointments at CVS.com or call customer service at 800-746-7287.
Winn-Dixie and Fresco y Más
Who can get vaccinated?
People 18 and older. The grocery stores usually carry Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Teens 16 and 17 years old can sometimes also schedule an appointment, if a store has Pfizer in stock.
What do you need to bring?
The day of your appointment, you will be asked to show proof of Florida residency. You can use a state-issued ID such as a driver’s license. If you have insurance, bring your card just in case it’s needed. Those without insurance will need to present a driver’s license or Social Security card.
Teens 16 and 17 years old will need to show proof of age (driver license, birth certificate, current passport) and will need to have a parent or legal guardian with them the day of the vaccination. Families will also need to fill out a screening and consent form.
To check for appointments at Winn-Dixie, visit winndixie.com/pharmacy/covid-vaccine. For Fresco y Mas, visit frescoymas.com/pharmacy/covid-vaccine.
Walmart and Sam’s Club
Who can get vaccinated?
People 16 and older.
What do you need to bring?
The day of your appointment, you will be asked to show proof of Florida residency. You can use a state-issued ID such as a driver’s license. Bring your pharmacy and medical healthcare insurance cards if they are different.
Teens 16 and 17 years old will need to show proof of age (driver license, birth certificate, current passport) and will need to have a parent or legal guardian with them the day of the vaccination. Families will also need to fill out a screening and consent form.
To check for appointments at Walmart, visit https://www.walmart.com/cp/flu-shots-immunizations/. For Sam’s Club, visit https://www.samsclub.com/pharmacy.
Tropical Park, Zoo Miami and Homestead Sports Complex
Who can get vaccinated?
People 16 and older
What do you need to bring?
People 18 and older will be asked to show proof of Florida residency. You can use a state-issued ID such as a driver’s license. If you have insurance, take your card with you in case it’s needed.
Teens 16 and 17 years old will will need to have a parent or legal guardian with them the day of the vaccination to give consent. Proof of age will also likely be required (driver license, birth certificate, current passport)
To pre-register for an appointment, visit miamidade.gov/vaccine.
Federal-supported site at Miami-Dade College North Campus
Who can get vaccinated?
People 18 and older can get J&J. People 16 and older who got their first Pfizer shot at MDC North or one of the other FEMA pop-up sites can still get their second Pfizer shot at this location.
What do you need to bring?
You will be asked to show proof of Florida residency. You can use a state-issued ID such as a driver’s license. If you have insurance, take your card with you in case it’s needed.
While you can pre-register for a shot at myvaccine.fl.gov, officials say it’s better to just show up. The site is open every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is a walk-up, which means people wait in line instead of in their car. Officials are also recommending people who need their second Pfizer shot show up later in the day to avoid the morning rush of J&J seekers.
Federal-supported satellite sites in North Miami Beach and Miami Springs
Where are these sites?
Allen Park Community Center at 1770 NE 162nd St. in North Miami Beach and at the Miami Springs Community Center at 1401 Westward Dr.
Both will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 7 for second-dose Pfizer shots only. The sites don’t accept appointments. The sites are walk-up, which means people wait in line instead of in their car.
Then on Thursday, April 8, the “satellite” sites will open at Charles Hadley Park, 1350 NW 50th St., in Liberty City and at South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211th St., in Cutler Bay.
The Liberty City pop-up will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 8 to April 13. The Cutler Bay site will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 8 to April 10 and from April 12 to April 13.
Who can get vaccinated?
People who received their first dose of Pfizer at MDC North or one of the FEMA “satellite sites.”
What do you need to bring?
You will need to show your CDC vaccination card and a state-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, to get your second shot. You should not get your second dose prior to the date listed on your vaccination card, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Miami VA Healthcare System
Who can get vaccinated?
All veterans, their spouses and caregivers in Miami-Dade and Broward can now get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine from the Miami VA Healthcare System.
What do you need to bring?
People must be a veteran, spouse of one or a caregiver of one to receive the vaccine. But just in case, it’s always a good idea to take your driver’s license or other proof of Florida residency.
Two of the sites, one in Miami and the other in Sunrise, will not require appointments, although they are encouraged, the Miami VA said.
Veterans can visit https://www.miami.va.gov/services/covid-19-vaccines.asp for more information. You can also call your care team at 305-575-7000 to schedule an appointment.
Florida Homebound Vaccine
Who can get vaccinated?
Florida seniors who cannot leave their homes but in need of a COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccination program is meant to help get vaccines to seniors who are unable to leave home or bed.
How to sign-up for at home vaccine?
Email HomeboundVaccine@em.myflorida.com with your name and phone number and someone will get back to you about setting up an appointment, according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, which is tasked with the state’s vaccine distribution. You can also call 866-779-6121 to schedule an appointment.
Hard Rock Stadium, Marlins Park, Snyder Park and other state-run sites in Miami-Dade and Broward
State-run sites in Miami-Dade County include Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens and loanDepot park (formerly Marlins Park) in Little Havana. State-run sites in Broward County include Snyder Park in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Square Mall in Coral Springs, Markham Park in Sunrise, Tree Tops Park in Davie, Trade Winds Park in Coconut Creek and Central Regional Park in Lauderhill, TY Park in Hollywood and Pompano City Centre in Pompano Beach.
Who can get vaccinated?
People 16 and older.
What do you need to bring?
You will be asked to show proof of Florida residency. You can use a state-issued ID such as a driver’s license. If you have insurance, take your card with you as it may be needed.
Teens 16 and 17 years old will need to show proof of age (driver license, birth certificate, current passport) and will need to have a parent or legal guardian with them the day of the vaccination. Families will also need to fill out a screening and consent form.
Anyone who preregisters for a vaccine appointment will be notified when slots become available at state or federal vaccination sites in their county. The website to preregister is myvaccine.fl.gov. You can also pre-register by phone. For Miami-Dade, call 888-499-0840 or TTY 888-256-8918. For Broward, call 866-201-6313 or TTY 844-252-2003.
Oak Grove Park
Where is this site?
This site is in Oak Grove Park, 690 NE 159th St., Miami. It’s open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Appointments are not required and the site is walk-up, which means you’ll wait standing in line instead of in a car.
Who can get vaccinated?
People 18 and older.
What do you need to bring?
You will be asked to show proof of Florida residency. You can use a state-issued ID such as a driver’s license.
Overtown Youth Center
Where is this site?
This site is at the Overtown Youth Center, 1551 NW First Ave., Miami. It’s open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Appointments are not required and the site is walk-up, which means you’ll wait standing in line instead of in a car.
Who can get vaccinated?
People 18 and older
What do you need to bring?
You will be asked to show proof of Florida residency. You can use a state-issued ID such as a driver’s license.
Vaccines for homebound Hialeah residents
People who live within Hialeah city limits and are unable to leave their home can have the vaccine delivered to them.
How to schedule a homebound vaccine?
To schedule a homebound vaccination, call 305-863-2955.
Jackson Health System
Who can get vaccinated?
People 16 and older.
What do you need to bring?
You will be asked to show proof of Florida residency. You can use a state-issued ID such as a driver’s license. If you have insurance, take your card with you just in case. You should also be ready to show your confirmation email or text.
Teens 16 and 17 will need to have a parent or legal guardian with them the day of their vaccination.
To check for available appointments, visit https://jhsmiami.org/comvac/.
Baptist Health
Who can get vaccinated?
People 16 and older.
What do you need to bring?
You will be asked to show proof of Florida residency. You can use a state-issued ID such as a driver’s license. If you have insurance, take your card with you just in case.
Teens 16 and 17 must present a photo ID (such as a drivers license, passport or school-issued ID). A parent or guardian with proof of Florida residency must also be present.
To check for available appointments, visit https://baptisthealth.net/Coronavirus/Vaccine.
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Who can get vaccinated?
Florida teens and young adults ages 16 to 21.
Adults 21 and older who are still in the care of a pediatrician or pediatric specialist will also be allowed to request an appointment.
What do you need to bring?
The child will need to have their parent or legal guardian with them the day of their vaccination. Families will need to show proof of Florida residency, such as a driver’s license and will also need to show proof of the child’s age (birth certificate or current passport)
Adults 21 and older who are still in the care of a pediatrician or pediatric specialist will need to have their physician sign a form the hospital has online and submit the document at the time they submit an appointment request.
To check for slots, visit Nicklauschildrens.org/Covid19Vaccine.
Memorial Regional Hospital and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
Who can get vaccinated?
People 16 and older
What do you need to bring?
You will be asked to show proof of Florida residency. You can use a state-issued ID such as a driver’s license. If you have insurance, take your card with you just in case.
Teens 16 and 17 will need to have their parent or legal guardian with them the day of their vaccination. Families will need to show proof of Florida residency, such as a driver’s license and will also need to show proof of the child’s age (driver’s license, birth certificate, current passport)
You can check for appointment availability through the hospital’s MyChart system. If you don’t have one, you can visit the hospital’s website for info on how to create one. Site is https://www.mhs.net/patients-visitors/coronavirus-disease/covid-19-vaccination
This story was originally published March 5, 2021 at 5:02 PM.
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