After last week’s difficulties, Hillsborough is changing the way seniors can sign up beginning Tuesday.
Hillsborough County’s vaccine rollout got off to a rough start last week with crashing websites, jammed phone lines and sites quickly reaching full capacity.
Since then, the health department has received another shipment containing 9,000 doses of the vaccine. People age 65 and older can sign up beginning Tuesday.
In an effort to streamline the process, seniors can only register for an appointment during a designated timeframe specific to their age group. The online portal and the call center won t allow for scheduling outside of specific age windows.
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Hillsborough County is no longer taking vaccine appointments but says more is on the way. (Carly Baldwin/Patch)
TAMPA, FL Appointments for the coronavirus vaccine are no longer available at this time for residents age 65 and older in Hillsborough County.
Appointment availability is based on the supply of vaccine provided by the state of Florida. The county expects to be able to offer additional appointments next week. Residents can visit the website for additional information and updates.
Hillsborough has about 9,000 vaccine doses that will be distributed to residents 65 and older between Wednesday and Saturday of this week. Demand for those appointments has been high.