Below are the latest schedules and information for public COVID-19 vaccinations in Southwest Florida.
Florida Department of Health has a vaccine locator to confirm vaccine locations and contact information in the state.
Booster shots are available for all adults who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine six or more months ago, and adults who received a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine two or more months ago.
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ELIGIBILITY
- Eligibility to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida includes all persons 18 years of age and older.
- The FDA has approved Pfizer vaccines for children aged 5-17. They also must have a completed consent form.
- Everyone ages 16 and older can get a booster shot.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Both full-time and seasonal residents are eligible to get their COVID-19 vaccines in Florida. Someone should only get their shot in Florida, however, if they will be in Florida for the time period needed to receive both shots.
Additionally, anyone in the state for the purpose of providing goods or services is also eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida.
RETAIL PHARMACIES
Eligibility to receive the COVID-19 vaccine includes all persons 5 years of age and older.
Those ages 5 to 17 are eligible only for the Pfizer vaccine.
Lee Health Mobile Pediatric Clinic
Golisano Children’s Hospital’s Mobile Pediatric Vaccination Clinic will be making stops around Southwest Florida to vaccinate children age 5+ for COVID-19. Click for more.
Publix pharmacies
To make an appointment, you must reserve your spot online and not in person or by phone. For more information on those times and to reserve a slot, click here.
Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies
All Florida Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacy locations are now offering walk-in vaccination appointments. Membership is not required to get a vaccination at Sam’s Club.
To schedule in advance, go to: walmart.com or samsclub.com
Winn-Dixie pharmacies
Accepting walk-ins and appointments. They offer all three manufactures: Moderna and Pfizer (two doses), subject to availability. The Pfizer vaccine is approved only for those 5 and up. Moderna can be administered to those at least 18 years of age.
If you prefer an appointment, click here.
CVS pharmacies
Accepting walk-ins and appointments. Each store can administer up to 100 doses per day. To check for availability, go to cvs.com.
Walgreens pharmacies
Accepting walk-ins and appointments. You will be required to create and sign into a Walgreens online account to book your vaccine appointment. To check for an appointment time visit: walgreens.com.
Costco Wholesale pharmacies
You do not need to be a Costco club member to schedule a vaccine. To check for an appointment time visit: Costco.com
COUNTY LOCATIONS
See a full list of vaccine locations, including local health departments. Search the vaccine locator here.
VETERANS
For the latest information and answers specifically for veterans visit www.va.gov.
Homebound Veterans and COVID-19
Florida Department of Health and the Florida Division of Emergency Management is coordinating with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs to identify veterans of World War II and the Korean War who are unable to travel to receive a vaccine.
Follow THIS LINK to enter your contact information or call (850) 487-1533, extension 9 for details.
Homebound Seniors
All homebound seniors can email HomeboundVaccine@em.myflorida.com to request an at-home vaccination service.
BEWARE OF SCAMS
As COVID-19 vaccine distribution continues, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office advises to be aware of emerging fraud schemes, such as:
- Calls asking to pay out of pocket to get the vaccine.
- Calls asking to pay to put your name on a vaccine waiting list or to get early access.
- Advertisements for vaccines through social media platforms, email, telephone calls, online or from unsolicited/unknown sources.
- Marketers offering to sell or ship doses of the vaccine for payment.
- Requests from someone unknown to an individual asking for a social security number, bank account information or credit card information.
If you believe you have been the victim of COVID-19 fraud can report it to:
- Lee County Sheriff’s Office fraud line – 258-3292
- HHS-OIG Hotline: 1-800-HHS-TIPS or log on to tips.hhs.gov
- FBI Hotline: 1-800-CALL-FBI
- CMS/Medicare Hotline: 1-800-MEDICARE
You will never be asked to give out credit card information or a Social Security number to schedule an appointment for a vaccine. If someone asks, hang up and report it.