COVID-19 vaccine event coming to Winter Springs High School

Seminole County wants more vaccine events at schools in the county

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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A COVID-19 vaccine event will be held at Winter Springs High School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 17.

Appointments are required for the event and can be made at this link, according to Seminole County Public Schools.

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Anyone 16 or older can sign up for an appointment. People ages 16 and 17 must be with a parent or guardian and have their consent.

Seminole County leaders are making a push to make the vaccine more accessible for students and teachers.

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County health leaders said the majority of people testing positive for the coronavirus are between the ages of 15-44.

The county also plans to have vaccination events at large employers in Seminole County.


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