HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – Children age 12 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine at Hillsborough County’s public vaccination site at the Larry Sanders Sports Complex, 5855 S. 78th St.
in the Progress Village area. First doses of the vaccine are available at this drive-thru location until 4 p.m. today (Thursday, May 13), and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 14.
Vaccinations are given on a first-come, first-serve basis; an appointment is not necessary.
Hillsborough County dispenses the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, which can now be given to individuals 12 years of age and older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Florida residents, as well as anyone who is present in Florida for the purpose of providing goods and services for the benefit of residents and visitors, are eligible to be vaccinated as prescribed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Although an appointment is not necessary, individuals can save time at the vaccination site by going to patientportalfl.com and opening an account before arriving. The registration process is simple and easy, and takes only a few minutes. However, creating an account beforehand is not required.
There is no out-of-pocket cost to be vaccinated. A doctor’s note or prescription is not required. Health insurance information is being collected in accordance with federal guidance; however, you will not be asked to pay a copay or deductible. Individuals who do not have health insurance will still be vaccinated.
For other important details about being vaccinated at a Hillsborough County site, including what to bring and what to expect, go to HCFLGov.net/vaccine and click on the “County” link.
Hillsborough County Vaccination Schedule for Week of May 17 Beginning Monday, May 17, Hillsborough County will consolidate its COVID-19 coronavirus vaccination operations at a single location in Palm River. This includes first doses, as well as all second doses regardless of which County vaccination site administered the initial shot.
First doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be available May 17-21 at the community center at Hillsborough County’s Palm River Park, 725 S. 58th St. in Tampa. This indoor walk-through location will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each weekday. Vaccinations will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis.
An appointment is not necessary.
In addition, individuals originally scheduled to receive their second dose from a County-run site are being directed to the Palm River Park location.
Individuals who missed their County-dispensed second dose also will be accepted there.
On-Site Targeted Vaccination Events Sought With demand continuing to decline at the large public COVID-19 vaccination sites, Hillsborough County Emergency Management is reassessing distribution strategies and developing other options for residents to get vaccinated.
Companies, community organizations, and faith-based organizations interested in an on-site targeted vaccine event are encouraged to call (888) 513-6321 or email vaccineinfo@hillsboroughcounty.org.