[BillyC]

Can a resident of Sumter County (1) register with Marion County and (2) qualify to get scheduled in Marion County? The answer to #1 appears to be yes, as i did access the request form and fill it out and received a response. Now, question 2: does that put me in the system as ELIGIBLE?

[diva1]

So let's say I go to Seminole Co. and get a shot. How about the 2nd follow-up dose? How stringent is the 3-weeks after time period and how would I be assured of getting that?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Girlcopper

I think its meant that snowbirds staying in Seminole can get it. I doubt it means it will vaccinate everyone driving in from all over the state

Not true. The woman I spoke with who schedules the appointments, 407-665-0000, said that anyone can make an appointment and get the vaccine. There is no requirement to live in or be staying in Seminole County. I also asked her if you needed to be a Florida resident, but she didn't know the answer.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by BillyC

Can a resident of Sumter County (1) register with Marion County and (2) qualify to get scheduled in Marion County? The answer to #1 appears to be yes, as i did access the request form and fill it out and received a response. Now, question 2: does that put me in the system as ELIGIBLE?

The Marion County website says the vaccine is for county residents.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by jbrown132

I don’t understand how this vaccine is being distributed. I was listening to an epidemiologist last week who to me made a lot of sense. He said the purpose of the vaccine is to stop people from dying and the way the government is going about the distribution is all wrong. He argued that by the end of January there should be fifty million doses available. That is enough to vaccinate all hospital and nursing home staff and patients as well as everyone in the country over sixty five. This would have the biggest impact in lowering the number of deaths from this virus and taking pressure off the hospitals. Once this is accomplished then you start vaccinating the rest of the population from oldest to youngest. This made a lot of sense to me. It seems to me that all the states are doing their own thing and there really is not one specific plan for distribution which makes no sense to me at all.

Makes good sense to me also, initial objective needs to be to reduce hospitalizations.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by diva1

So let's say I go to Seminole Co. and get a shot. How about the 2nd follow-up dose? How stringent is the 3-weeks after time period and how would I be assured of getting that?

The vaccine being given in Seminole County is the Moderna vaccine which requires a second dose 28 days later. They give you a follow-up appointment when you get the first dose.

[Kahuna32162]

Marion County process was easy, just just fill out the form online and submit, waiting for our call now to schedule an appointment.

[Villages Kahuna]

I’ve inquired and found that no local medical professionals have been vaccinated that any of them know of. But they all report that professional friends and colleagues in south Florida, Jacksonville and even Gainesville have been widely vaccinated.

This after governor deSantis’ photo shoot showing younger members of the county administration and the local political structure receiving their vaccinations. Maddening and frustrating to say the least.

[rmd2]

Originally Posted by Jgabriele

Please remember... vaccine shipments will not be released unless The Villages have the required deep freezers to store.

if the other counties throughout the state have gotten the freezers, why wouldn't we have them? Plus Moderna has been approved and they don't require a freezer.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by rmd2

if the other counties throughout the state have gotten the freezers, why wouldn't we have them? Plus Moderna has been approved and they don't require a freezer.

The Moderna vaccine needs to be frozen to -20 degrees C. Cold, but not as cold as the Pfizer vaccine.

[Susan Garbarino]

On this morning's news they stated you must be a resident of Orange County to be vaccinated in Orange County.

[gpk111]

Per their website, registration in Seminole is closed.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Kahuna32162

Marion County process was easy, just just fill out the form online and submit, waiting for our call now to schedule an appointment.

Is your village (Chatham) in Marion County?


Here's what is stated at the beginning of the online registration form for Marion County:
"If you are a Marion County resident age 65 and over and are interested in getting a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine through the Department of Health in Marion County, please fill out the form below..."

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

According to the news report, you must be a Seminole County resident. There are 8 counties in Florida that were selected as a pilot program to get the vaccine. I don't think it has anything to do with a specific need.

Hard to believe that The Villages isn't first in line with 150,000 people almost all over the age of 60 and many having underlying conditions living in close proximity. Is there any other place like this in the world?

[pmken2]

I saw where you have to be resident of Orange County.