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COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expanded in Florida

Any person not from state, but is providing goods and services can get vaccine

Jon Jankowski, Digital journalist

Published: April 29, 2021 at 8:17 PM

The eligibility for getting a COVID-19 vaccine in Florida has expanded.

Surgeon General. Dr. Scott Rivkees issued a health advisory expanding the eligibility of the vaccine to non-Florida residents providing good and services in the state.

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The health advisory issued by Rivkees can be read at this link.

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Anyone 16 and or older is eligible for the vaccine.

Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees has issued a Public Health Advisory rescinding previous advisories, expanding vaccine eligibility to include non-Florida residents providing goods & services in Florida, and encouraging the resumption of in-person government operations & services
— Florida Dept. Health (@HealthyFla) April 29, 2021

People who are 16 and 17 must have a parent or guardian with them while getting the vaccine.

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Anyone interested in signing up for the vaccine can find out more information at this link.

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