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Vaccine open for 16 and older

PINELLAS COUNTY - Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Floridians 16 and older can receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning on Monday. Appointments for this week in the Patient Portal are already fully booked, but slots are open for the week of April 12. To register and book, go to www.patientportalfl.com. A parent or caretaker must create an account […]

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