Feb. 19 Securing a COVID-19 vaccine appointment is complicated. There's a lot of competition to snag a spot. And supply is limited. The actual vaccination process can be smooth and quick, like at Jackson Health System, Miami-Dade County's public hospital network. It can also take several hours if it's at a drive-thru site like Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Marlins Park in Miami or one of .
We have listed advice below on how to go about securing your second appointment in South Florida. This guidance will likely change and we'll continue to update this post as we receive new information.
Do you need to get your second COVID vaccine dose at the same South Florida site? Michelle Marchante, The Miami Herald
Feb. 3 Do you need to get your second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the same Florida hospital or vaccination site where you received your first dose?
Generally, the answer is yes.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management, tasked with the state s vaccine distribution, say that s to make sure you get the correct booster shot. It also helps health officials keep track of vaccine allocations, staffing needs and appointments.
Remember, even though you have a vaccination card that lists which vaccine you received, not every site carries both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine. For starters, not every one has the special freezer needed to keep the Pfizer vaccine colder than winter in Antartica.