Pop-up clinics in Tampa offer a one-off vaccine before extending eligibility

TAMPA, FL – To make the vaccine readily available to those who want it before the eligibility for the vaccine expands on Monday, the city of Tampa will host pop-up vaccine clinics throughout the area throughout the weekend.

On Saturday, the lines formed in Curtis Hickson Park two hours before the site had to be opened, as it is not necessary to prescribe the vaccine in pop-up clinics.

Many of those currently eligible for the COVID-1

9 vaccine chose to launch this weekend before the eligibility was extended on Monday. The vaccine will be available to all adults over the age of 18 early next week. For those who choose to receive the Pfizer vaccine, it will be available to those aged 16 and over.

Pop-up clinics will also be hosted on Sunday. No appointment will be required to receive the vaccine and they will be issued in first aid.

The clinics will be held in Curtis Hixon Park, Mary McLeod Bethune Homes and The Belmont Heights Estates. The clinic will operate from 10:00 to 18:00 or until the last of 400 doses is exhausted.

The sites will distribute the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.

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