• Who is eligible?
• What do I need to bring with me?
• Vaccine Boosters
• I lost my vaccine card

1. Who is eligible?

Currently there are three authorized vaccines for COVID-19. This includes a vaccine authorized for persons 12 years of age and older (Pfizer-BioNTech)* or 18 years of age and older (Moderna or Johnson & Johnson).  

*Pfizer vaccine is FDA approved for anyone 16 and older effective August 23. The vaccine continues to be authorized for persons 12-15 years old. 

2. What do I need to bring with me?

1. Individuals must complete a vaccine screening and consent form to confirm eligibility. Please review the forms below before your vaccination appointment. The forms can be read and printed by clicking the links below. Please print and complete the Screening and Consent Form before your appointment, if possible:

• Consent Form (PDF 172KB)
• Pfizer- BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet
• Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet
• DOH Privacy Practices (PDF 105 KB)

2. A valid government-issued ID must also be shown at the vaccination site. This can include a passport, drivers license or military identification card. 

3. Vaccine Boosters

Boosters

COVID-19 boosters are currently recommended for certain groups who received the Pfizer vaccine only. 

The CDC recommends that people in the following groups should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine at least 6 months after completion of their 2-dose Pfizer series:

• People ages 65 years and older
• Adults 18+ living in long-term care settings
• People ages 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions

People who may receive a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine booster include:

• People ages 18–49 with an underlying medical condition
• People ages 18–64 who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission due to working or residing in certain settings

The new guidance applies only for those who got the Pfizer vaccine. Mixing vaccine types is not recommended.

Third doses for moderately to severely immunocompromised

Third doses of Pfizer or Moderna vaccines are currently recommended by the CDC for persons who are moderately or severely immunocompromised 28 days after second dose. This additional dose intended to improve immunocompromised people’s response to their initial vaccine series.

This includes people who  have:

• Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
• Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
• Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
• Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
• Advanced or untreated HIV infection
• Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response

4. I lost my vaccine card

If you lost or misplaced your vaccine card, you can stop by the health department's Immunization's Office to receive your record for Florida SHOTS. 

Fort Walton Beach-221 Hospital Dr NE
Monday and Wednesday
7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday
7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Crestview-810 E. James Lee Blvd. 
Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.