In South Florida on Sunday, one city will be holding an event to allow residents to get a second dose of the vaccine nearly one month after they got the first dose.
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City of North Miami Giving Second Dose of Pfizer Vaccine This Weekend
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The event will be a follow-up from one that took place April 24th and 25th. Doses will be given at the Joe Celestin Center (1525 NW 135th Street) from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
UM Health, DiMaggio Children's Hospital to Begin Vaccination Children Ages 12+
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood will begin vaccinating children ages 12-15 with the Pfizer vaccine by appointment only. Appointments are open through Centralized Scheduling at 954-276-4340 or via MyChart.
UHealth will provide free vaccinations to uninsured and underprivileged children starting Monday, May 17th from 9 a.m. to noon at the following locations:
- May 17th - Visitation Catholic Church (1821 NW 22nd Street, Miami)
- May 18th - Center for Haitian Studies (8260 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami)
- May 19th - Air Base K-8 Center (12829 SW 272nd Street, Homestead)
- May 21st - Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church (11691 NW 25th Street, Doral)
- May 22nd - Little Havana Health Fair (434 SW 3rd Avenue, Miami)
Appointments can be schedule at 305-243-6407 and walk-ins are also welcomed.
Click here for a list of vaccination locations in Miami-Dade and Broward counties
