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TAMPA, Fla. - A new vaccination site has opened in the city of Tampa on Monday morning.
City officials announced the new COVID-19 vaccine site opened at Lee Davis Community Center, located at 3402 North 22nd Street in Tampa. It will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Officials said the new site is a partnership between the city, Hillsborough County and ImpactHealth. It will administer free Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations – both first and second doses are offered.
Adults can receive either vaccine and are asked to bring a form of ID. Those who are at least 12 years old can receive the Pfizer vaccine, but a parent or legal guardian must be present at the time of the vaccination.
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Those interested can pre-register through the city of Tampa’s website.
City officials said other vaccination locations can be found at pharmacies, doctor’s offices, and other private providers. More information can be found here: tampa.gov/emergency-management/covid-19.
Nearby, a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site at Al Barnes Park opened last week. A testing site is also located at Cordelia B Hunt Center at Al Lopez Park.
- Cordelia B Hunt Center at Al Lopez Park (4602 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614) | Pre-register: https://mdc.nomihealth.com/signup/fl/COT
- Al Barnes Park (3101 E 21st Ave Parking Lot) | Pre-register: https://www.impacthealth.com/cityoftampa/