FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla.— The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) is providing Pfizer booster doses to eligible groups as well as first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccines.
Appointments are recommended but not required. Appointments can be made by calling 850-344-0566.
COVID-19 boosters are currently recommended for certain individuals who received the Pfizer vaccine only.
The CDC recommends that people in the following groups should receive a booster shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after completion of their two-dose Pfizer series:
- People ages 65 years and older
- Adults 18+ living in a long-term care setting
- Adults 18+ with underlying medical conditions
- Adults 18+ who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission due to working or residing in certain settings
Boosters doses only apply to those who received the Pfizer vaccine. Mixing vaccine types is not recommended.
DOH-Okaloosa provides COVID-19 vaccines Monday-Friday in Ft. Walton Beach-221 Hospital Drive NE and Tuesday only in Crestview-810 E. James Lee Blvd.
Fort Walton Beach
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Tuesday 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Crestview
- Tuesday 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For other locations providing COVID-19 vaccines visit www.FloridaHealthCovid19.gov.
For more information please visit HealthyOkaloosa.com or call 850-344-0566.
