Here are the Florida teachers, school staff and child care workers who can get the COVID-19 vaccine

Under new federal guidelines, teachers and other school staff are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine, and there are a number of places in Florida where they can get the shots.

Under new federal vaccination conditions, President Joe Biden is urging children to be vaccinated by the end of March.

An executive order from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis restricts the vaccine to class teachers 50 years and older who work in the kindergarten through the 12th grade, but according to federal guidelines, day care workers, preschool teachers and educators in elementary schools, middle and high schools are vaccinated. age limit.

[RELATED COVERAGE: All Florida teachers, child care workers can now get COVID-19 vaccine at these pharmacies]

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Below is a list of places that offer the vaccine to the individuals under federal guidelines.

CVS

According to CVS’s website, 24 pharmacies in Florida can deliver shots. Places in Central Florida include Daytona Beach, Haines City and Lakeland. Appointments can be made by clicking or typing here.

The website now lists openings for K-12 teachers and staff, day care workers and preschool workers.

“We have complied with the updated Federal Retail Pharmacy Program guidelines by making appointments available to pre-K through 12 educators and staff and child care workers in all 17 countries where we currently offer COVID-19 vaccinations,” a CVS said. spokesman said.

Publix

As of March 4, all child care, teachers, and school staff in Florida are eligible to make an appointment at Publix pharmacies across the state. Appointments are available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning via the online booking system at publix.com/covidvaccine, as long as the grocer still receives the doses from the state and federal governments.

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Walmart

Walmart has also modified its website to include K-12 teachers and staff, day care workers and preschoolers without age restrictions.

The company announced the following statement about the change:

‘We will administer vaccines to those who are eligible, as determined by the state and federal governments. As patient requirements for COVID-19 vaccines expand, we will update our internal processes and online scheduling system to reflect these changes as quickly as possible. ”

Click or tap here to see a list of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations and make an appointment.

Winn-Dixie

Winn-Dixie has also expanded its vaccine admission requirements to include K-12 educators and child care workers of all ages and medically vulnerable individuals.

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According to the company, appointments and proof that they are eligible are needed for anyone who wants to get vaccinated. Appointments can be made here.

FEMA vaccine at Valencia College

The federal vaccine at 1800 South Kirkman Road in Orlando on Valencia College West Campus provides vaccinations to the above-mentioned workers, including K-12 teachers, child care staff and other school staff.

Those who are eligible to receive the vaccine can pre-register by clicking or typing here, but loop-ups are also accepted.

According to the Orlando Police Department, the site will be open every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and is expected to be open for at least eight weeks.

Orange County Convention Center

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All K-12 educators and child care workers can now be vaccinated at the Orange County Convention Center, according to the province’s website.

The vaccination site at the Orange County Convention Center has the means to offer up to 3,000 shots per day and vaccinations are done by appointment only. Appointments can be made here.

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