You can get J&J and second dose only of Pfizer at MDC North. Here’s what to know
The federally supported vaccine site at Miami Dade College North campus has the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in stock again. It has also switched to second dose Pfizer shots only.
The changes went into effect Tuesday, April 6.
Here’s what to know:
Which COVID-19 vaccine is at MDC North? Who can get it?
Floridians 18 and older can get the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
You do not need to live in Miami-Dade County to get J&J at MDC North. However, you will need to show proof of Florida residency, such as a driver’s license.
Anyone who received their first dose of Pfizer at MDC North can still get their second dose at the same location. However, officials are asking you not to visit the site early in the morning. Instead, they recommend you return later in the day to avoid the morning rush of people who want the J&J.
If what you need is the second Pfizer shot, you can also visit one of the FEMA-supported “satellite” sites instead. (More on this later).
Teens 16 and 17 can’t get vaccinated at MDC North anymore unless they are returning for their second Pfizer dose. Teens who were unable to get their first Pfizer shot at MDC North Monday, April 5, will need to look for a state-run site, hospital or pharmacy that carries Pfizer.
Does MDC North require appointments? Hours?
No. You can just show up and wait in line. If you want to preregister for a shot, visit myvaccine.fl.gov
MDC North offers vaccines every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until supplies run out.
Can I get my vaccine at the FEMA satellite sites? Where are they?
The FEMA-supported “satellite” sites will be at Allen Park Community Center at 1770 NE 162nd St. in North Miami Beach and at the Miami Springs Community Center at 1401 Westward Dr. through April 7. The sites will then move to Liberty City and Cutler Bay.
The pop-ups are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until supplies run out.
However, the sites are only offering second-dose Pfizer shots to people who got their first dose at MDC North or one of the previous FEMA satellite site locations. People who got their first dose at one of the satellite sites can also get their second Pfizer shot at MDC North.
This story was originally published April 5, 2021 at 11:16 AM.
