COVID-19 Vaccination Information

This page was last updated on 5/13/21.

We are working diligently to provide you with up-to-date and easy-to-access information about coronavirus vaccines in South Florida. This page is constantly updated with the latest information.

Individuals 18 years of age and alder can recieve the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vaccine.


Individuals 12-17 years of age can receive the Pfizer vaccine (with parent/guardian consent).

Florida Pharmacies

The list of pharmacies in Florida currently offering vaccine appointments are below.

Palm Beach County

West Palm Beach COVID-19 Vaccination Program

  • The City of West Palm Beach has a mass vaccination site at Gaines Park. A consent form is required to sign up.

  • To schedule an appointment and view more information, visit the ProtectWPB website. You can also sign up by calling (561) 200-3687 (TTY: 800-955-8771).

Vaccines for Homebound Seniors in PBC

  • Homebound seniors can now request a vaccine to come to their home by sending an email to HomeboundVaccine@em.myflorida.com with their name and phone number. The Florida Division of Emergency Management will be in contact within 72 hours to collect more information and schedule the appointment. Click here to send a premade one-click email template.

The most up-to-date information about vaccines is available at the Palm Beach County Florida Health website.

The latest information about vaccines and answers to frequently answered questions are available on the West Palm Beach website.

Learn more about the County-run vaccine sites at the Health Care District's website.

Other Counties

Since South Florida Tech For Seniors is based in Palm Beach County, we have the most information about local vaccinations in that area.

This page also contains information for vaccines at pharmacies and other facilities that are state-wide.

Miami-Dade County

You can pre-register for a vaccine appointment at the Miami-Dade County website.

A vaccine site at the Hard Rock Stadium parking lot is actively distributing vaccinations, but all slots are currently full. You can call 888-499-0840 for updates. Some have managed to get an appointment there by calling 786-629-5752.

Martin County

Normally, to schedule an appointment in Martin County, you can call 772-221-4000, option #3.

For more information about the vaccine in Martin County, visit the Martin County Florida Health website. It is encouraged to check that page regularly as more information and appointments become available.

St. Lucie County

You can call 772-446-8480 to schedule an appointment by phone.

Visit this page to sign up for the Public Safety Alert Program for alerts about when appointments become available.

There is more information at St. Lucie's DOH website.

"South Florida COVID-19 Vaccination Info" Facebook Group

Some members of our community have created a Facebook group to share their experiences and information they have gathered about COVID-19 vaccines. Please note that this group is community run and is not vetted by South Florida Tech For Seniors.

Click here to join the Facebook group.

Florida General Info

There is more information about the coronavirus vaccine at the Florida COVID-19 Vaccine Response website.

You can find vaccine locations and view those nearby on a map using VaccineFinder and Vaccine Spotter.

Visit this COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker to see county-by-county breakdowns of how many people are vaccinated.

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General Vaccine Information

What to Expect after Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine

Common side effects

On the arm where you got the shot:

  • Pain

  • Swelling

Throughout the rest of your body:

  • Fever

  • Chills

  • Tiredness

  • Headache

Per the CDC, there are currently three vaccines that are authorized and recommended to prevent COVID-19:

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

Name: BNT162b2

Manufacturer: Pfizer, Inc., and BioNTech

Who Can Get this Vaccine: People 16 years and older

Type of vaccine: mRNA

Number of shots: 2 shots, 21 days apart

How given: Shot in the muscle of the upper arm

Does not contain:

  • Eggs

  • Preservatives

  • Latex

Fully Vaccinated: 2 weeks after your second shot

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

Name: mRNA-1273

Manufacturer: ModernaTX, Inc.

Who Can Get this Vaccine: People 18 years and older

Type of vaccine: mRNA

Number of shots: 2 shots, one month (28 days) apart

How given: Shot in the muscle of the upper arm

Does not contain:

  • Eggs

  • Preservatives

  • Latex

Fully Vaccinated: 2 weeks after your second shot

Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine

Name: JNJ-78436735

Manufacturer: Janssen Pharmaceuticals Companies of Johnson & Johnson

Who Can Get this Vaccine: People 18 years and older

Type of vaccine: Viral vector

Number of shots: 1 shot

How given: Shot in the muscle of the upper arm

Does not contain:

  • Eggs

  • Preservatives

  • Latex

Fully Vaccinated: 2 weeks after your shot

Please note that South Florida Tech For Seniors does not provide medical advice. This page consolidates public information from a variety of sources.