A no-cost, no-appointment testing site opened at the Center for Health Equity at 2333 34th St. S. in St. Petersburg. This testing location is open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., seven days a week and no appointment is necessary. To find a COVID-19 Vaccine site near you, search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233. If you have difficulty reaching a vaccination site, you may be able to get an in-home vaccination. DeliveRxd Pharmacy is offering in-home vaccinations in Pinellas & Hillsborough for those who can’t or prefer to not leave home. Those who would like to be vaccinated at home should call 813-932-6266. On Monday, August 23, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave full approval to the first COVID19 vaccine produced by Pfizer-BioNTech for individuals 16 and older. The vaccine continues to be available under an emergency use authorization for those 12-15 years old and for a third dose in certain immunocompromised individuals. The approval is the result of extensive clinical trials followed by analysis of more than 200 million doses given to date in the USA. The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County partners with local employers, houses of worship and community groups to offer DOH vaccine outreach clinics. To host a vaccination event near you, please complete the form so staff can contact you at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PinellasVaccineEvent. A new monoclonal antibody treatment site has opened in Pinellas County. This treatment site will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Saturday, and has the capacity to serve more than 300 patients per day. The Pinellas County monoclonal antibody treatment site is located at, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 409 South Old Coachman Road, Clearwater, FL 33765. Please be safe and remember COVID-19 vaccinations are your best defense from the virus and its variants. With precautions such as using face masks, getting vaccinated, staying socially distanced, and practicing good hand hygiene, you can protect yourself, your loved ones, and the community. |
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