Locals in the Shoals are calling for more vaccine clinics in their community Local wants vaccine clinics in their community (Source: wfie) By DeAndria Turner | February 9, 2021 at 11:09 PM CST - Updated February 9 at 11:09 PM FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - Many of you have said it has been difficult to make an appointment to get vaccinated. Public health officials say they are doing everything to make sure anyone who wants a vaccine, gets one. Reverend William Dawton said that he is frustrated that people are having a hard time making appointments to get vaccinated, especially minorities. Right now, if you try to sign up through the state health department’s online portal, you will see there are no appointments available at county health departments.