Florida VA healthcare systems lead nation in vaccinating veterans
The Bay Pines and Tampa systems are giving shots to military veterans 65 and older and beginning to vaccinate those over 18 who are essential frontline workers.
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An exterior look at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System 10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL, on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
Published Feb. 19
Four of Floridaâs veterans healthcare systems are leading the nation in administering the most first- and second-dose coronavirus vaccinations to military veterans.
The Bay Pines system in St. Petersburg and the Tampa system are vaccinating outpatients 65 and older, as well as enrolled and eligible veterans who are essential frontline workers over the age of 18, following guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to spokespeople for the systems.