Health department offers Pfizer for ages 12-15

The shot will be administered in several locations, including one in West Orange County.

By Amy Quesinberry
| 10:40 a.m. May 13, 2021

West Orange Times & Observer
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Starting Thursday, May 13, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, in partnership with Orange County, will offer COVID-19 vaccinations for ages 12 and up at the county’s four recreation centers (Magic Gyms) and at the county’s Barnett Park. Walk-ups welcome; no appointments required.

In West Orange County, the shot is available from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday at West Orange Recreation Center, 309 S. West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden.

This opportunity for this age group was made possible through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recent granting of emergency-use authorization for Pfizer vaccines for ages 12 to 15.

A parent or legal guardian with identification must accompany any minor receiving a vaccine. In addition, a completed consent form is required.

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Amy Quesinberry

Community Editor Amy Quesinberry was born at the old West Orange Memorial Hospital and raised in Winter Garden. Aside from earning her journalism degree from the University of Georgia, she hasn’t strayed too far from her hometown and her three-mile bubble. She grew up reading The Winter Garden Times and knew in the eighth grade she wanted to write for her community newspaper. She has been part of the writing and editing team since 1990.