South Florida

No appointments necessary and expanded COVID vaccine hours begin Monday at Hard Rock Stadium

Monday starts an attempt at vaccination acceleration at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, according to the changes in hours and requirements at the drive-thru site announced Sunday by FEMA Master Public Information Officer Mike Jachles.

People line up inside their cars to get vaccinated at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, April 12, 2021. The site will no longer require appointments and have expanded COVID vaccine hours.
People line up inside their cars to get vaccinated at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, April 12, 2021. The site will no longer require appointments and have expanded COVID vaccine hours. Daniel A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com

Here are the changes.

Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week.

Vaccine used: Pfizer. And, yes, if you need to get a second dose, you can get it here.

Number of vaccine doses per day: Jachles said the hope is to give 3,000 first doses and 2,000 second doses per day.

Appointments: Not required, but there’s a preference that folks register at the FLVax website, commvax.patientportalfl.com.

Who’s eligible: Florida residents 18 and over and 16 and 17-year-olds accompanied by a parent or guardian (bring a birth certificate or legal documentation showing parent or legal guardian status).

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This story was originally published April 11, 2021 at 5:04 PM.

David J. Neal
Miami Herald
Since 1989, David J. Neal’s domain at the Miami Herald has expanded to include writing about Panthers (NHL and FIU), Dolphins, old school animation, food safety, fraud, naughty lawyers, bad doctors and all manner of breaking news. He drinks coladas whole. He does not work Indianapolis 500 Race Day.
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