POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Haines City is offering the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible individuals Tuesday without any appointment or registration.
The vaccination event is being held at the Lake Eva Event Center at 799 Johns Avenue in Haines City until 4 pm. Walk-ups are being accepted and the city is telling interested individuals that pre-registration isn’t required.
The vaccine is available only those eligible by meeting one of the following criteria:
- People aged 65 and older
- Healthcare workers with direct patient care (any age)
- Sworn law enforcement officers aged 50 and older
- Firefighters aged 50 and older
- K-12 school personnel aged 50 and older
Those receiving the vaccine must be a full-time or part-time Florida resident and bring photo identification, such as a Florida driver’s license, or proof of residency. School personnel, law enforcement and healthcare professionals are asked to bring their work ID.
Officials say there is a very limited supply of the vaccine.
Additional information and questions about the Haines City vaccination event can be directed to the Polk Department of Health at (863) 519-7900.
