• Who is eligible?
• Vaccine Boosters or Additional Doses
• What do I need to bring with me?
• I lost my vaccine card
• COVID-19 Vaccination Exemption Forms

1. Who is eligible?

Currently there are three authorized vaccines for COVID-19. This includes a vaccine authorized for persons 5 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 5-15 years old. 

2. Vaccine Boosters or Additional Doses

Boosters-Updated 01/04/22

CDC recommends COVID-19 boosters for anyone 12 years of age and older who received the Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines.

• If you received Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine- At least 5 months after completion of 2-dose series.
•  Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine- At least 6 months after completion of 2-dose series.
• If you received Johnson & Johnson- at least 2 months after you were vaccinated. 

Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.

Additional doses for moderately to severely immunocompromised

Updated 1/04/2022

CDC is recommending that moderately or severely immunocompromised 5–11-year-olds receive an additional primary dose of vaccine 28 days after their second shot. At this time, only the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is authorized and recommended for children aged 5-11.

An additional dose 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

3. 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 205KB)
• Pfizer- BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet
• Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet
• Moderna COVID-19 Fact Sheet 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. 

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 from 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. 

5. COVID-19 Vaccination Exemption Forms

Florida employees can choose to be exempt from private employer vaccine mandates for:

• Medical Exemption from COVID-19 Vaccination
• Religious Exemption from COVID-19 Vaccination
• Exemption from COVID-19 Vaccination Based on COVID-19 Immunity
• Exemption from COVID-19 Vaccination Based on Periodic Testing
• Exemption from COVID-19 Vaccination Based on Employer-Provided Personal Protective Equipment