Covid-19 Vaccine Update 05/07/21
Friday - May 7th, 2021
Article Courtesy of: Florida Department of HealthFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 7, 2021
Contact: Traci Corbin
Public Information Officer
Traci.Corbin@flhealth.gov (850) 614-6060
COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE
Holmes and Washington Counties — Vaccinations will be available on a first come, first served basis to Florida residents as well as those who work in Florida. Vaccination location will be 654 Pecan Street, Chipley on Wednesday, May 12th, 19th, and 26th from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00- 3:00 p.m.
Immunizations will be scheduled as vaccine supply allows. Individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 should wait at least 10 days after symptom onset before receiving the COVID vaccine. Individuals should not have had any anaphylactic reaction to a vaccine. Additionally, those individuals that have been prescribed immunosuppressive medications should check with their provider prior to receiving the vaccine. There is no charge for vaccine administration.
For the most up to date information on COVID-19 vaccination plan in Florida, please visit http://floridahealthcovid19.gov/covid-19-vaccines-in-florida.
Any future updates on how residents will be able to receive the vaccine will be announced as soon as those plans become available. For more information, please contact (850) 547-8500 for Holmes County and (850) 638-6240 for Washington County.