The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) is offering COVID-19 vaccine to high-risk frontline health care workers and those 65 and older. DOH-Lee staff will have 300 doses of vaccine available at each site. Sites are supported by Lee County Public Safety.

Vaccination site schedules for the upcoming week are as follows:

Monday, Dec. 28

* Estero Park and Rec Center


9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd.


Estero, FL 33928


2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 29

* East County Regional Library

881 Gunnery Road N.

Lehigh Acres, FL 33971

9 a.m. – noon

2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

* Old Bonita Spring Library

26876 Pine Avenue

Bonita Springs, FL 34135

9 a.m. – noon

2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

* Fort Myers Stars Complex

2980 Edison Avenue

Fort Myers, FL 33916

9 a.m. – noon

2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 30

* N. Fort Myers Recreation Center

2000 N Recreation Parkway

North Fort Myers, FL 33903

9 a.m. – noon

2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

* Lakes Regional Library

15290 Bass Road

Fort Myers, FL 33919

9 a.m. – noon

2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

* Cultural Park Theatre

528 Cultural Park Blvd.

Cape Coral, FL 33919

9 a.m. – noon

2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

There is no fee for the vaccine, and no appointment is necessary. Please bring identification and, if you are a healthcare worker, a copy of your ID badge or a current paystub. These are not drive-thru sites; all sites are ADA compliant. To expedite the registration process, you may visit https://www.leegov.com/vaccine to download, print and complete the consent form prior to visiting one of the vaccination sites.

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

On Dec. 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for the second vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019, COVID-19. The Moderna vaccine is a 2-dose series separated by 28 days.

According to CDC, both this disease and the vaccine are new. Officials do not know how long protection lasts for those who get infected or those who are vaccinated. What is known is that COVID-19 has caused very serious illness and death for a lot of people. If you get COVID-19, you risk giving it to loved ones who may get very sick. Getting a COVID-9 vaccine is a safer choice.

About the Florida Department of Health

The Department works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.

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