Here's Where You Can Get A Coronavirus Vaccine In Hillsborough County

By Kevin Watler, Public Information Officer

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine in Hillsborough County is getting easier for those who are eligible. There is a lot of information, and it changes often, so always visit Hillsborough.FLHealth.gov or HCFLgov.net/vaccine for the most up-to-date information.

In Hillsborough County, there are federal vaccination locations, state vaccination locations, county vaccination locations, pharmacies and hospitals that offer the vaccine. Each has different ways to secure an appointment.

Transportation Help for those with Medicaid

If you have Medicaid and need transportation to get your vaccine, there is help. Florida Medicaid will take you to get the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost. All you need to do is set up a time to get your vaccine. Next, let your Medicaid plan know you need a ride and Medicaid will take care of the rest. Call the Medicaid Helpline at 877-254-1055.

Eligibility

• 60 years of age and older
• Under 60 years of age and deemed medically vulnerable by a physician (form required) - currently unavailable at County Vaccination Locations
• Health care workers
• Family care providers
• Licensed child care providers
• Prekindergarten through grade 12 school employees (public, private, and charter)
• Sworn law enforcement officers 50 years of age and older
• Firefighters 50 years of age and older

Persons without proper applicable credentials will be turned away.

One of the following documents will be accepted:

• Government-issued ID
• Organizational identification card or badge for eligible categories
• Medical license (if applicable)
• Pay stub showing employment for eligible categories
• W-2 IRS form showing employer for eligible categories
• An employment verification letter on letterhead for eligible categories

Federal Vaccination Locations

Tampa Greyhound Track, 755 E. Waters Ave., Tampa, open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (weekends included), offers Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, no appointments are necessary

Plant City Stadium, 1810 South Park Road, Plant City, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., offers Pfizer, no appointments are necessary

County Vaccination Locations:

Vance Vogel Sports Complex, 13012 Bullfrog Creek Road, Gibsonton, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., offers Pfizer, appointments are needed through PatientPortalFL.com.

Ed Radice Sports Complex, 14720 Ed Radice Drive, Tampa, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., offers Pfizer, appointments are required through PatientPortalFL.com. This is a drive-thru site; a vehicle is required.

TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, 4121 N. 50th St., Tampa, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., offers Pfizer, appointments required. Vehicles are not required. This is an indoor walk-up site. Visit PatientPortalFL.com to make an appointment.

State Vaccination Location:

Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., offers Pfizer, appointments are required at MyVaccine.FL.gov.

Pharmacies

Pharmacies administering the vaccine:

• Publix
• Walmart
• Winn-Dixie
• CVS

James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital

The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) and the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital & Clinics have partnered to expand COVID-19 vaccine availability through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Using vaccines provided by DOH-Hillsborough, the Tampa VA will contact veterans and their family members who meet the criteria to schedule an appointment for the vaccine.

Veterans and family members who meet the criteria below can also visit Eventbrite registration pages at Tampa VA Events | Eventbrite to schedule vaccination appointments.

This offer is open to veterans not enrolled in or receiving care through the VA, any family member of a veteran and family members of VA employees.