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 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 applies 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.

About the Florida Department of Health

The department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.

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