The State of Florida continues to support and ensure adequate COVID-19 vaccine supply are widely available, including booster doses and additional doses. Individuals can talk to their health care provider about whether getting a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose or an additional dose is appropriate for them.

As the demand for covid testing has decreased the Covid testing site at 1101 Husson operated by Curative will no longer be offering free( Insured Only )  COVID Testing.  Curative is also adjusting their days of operation. Beginning immediately, they will no longer be open on Saturdays. Their new hours will be Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please share this information with the community.

The Florida Department of Health in Putnam County (DOH-Putnam) is offering free COVID-19 vaccinations.

Vaccination Site and Times:

Putnam County Health Department

2801 Kennedy Street, Palatka

Monday - Friday, 9 am – 3 pm

Influenza vaccinations are also available upon request

no appointment needed

Boosters for all vaccines are available including the

Pfizer booster is available for those 12+

Moderna Vaccine is available for those 18+

Johnson & Johnson available for those 18+

Pfizer Vaccine for those 5+

The  U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a second booster dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for adults 50 years of age and older and certain immunocompromised individuals under emergency use authorization (EUA). The FDA previously authorized a single booster dose for certain immunocompromised individuals following completion of a three-dose primary vaccination series. This action will now make a second booster dose of these vaccines available to other populations at higher risk for severe disease, hospitalization and death.

The FDA has amended the EUA as follows: 

• A second booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine may be administered to individuals 50 years of age and older at least 4 months after receipt of a first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine.
• A second booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine may be administered to individuals 12 years of age and older with certain immunocompromising conditions at least 4 months after receipt of a first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine. These are people who have undergone solid organ transplantation, or who are living with conditions that are considered to have an equivalent level of immunocompromising conditions.
• A second booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine may be administered at least 4 months after the first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine to individuals 18 years of age and older with the same immunocompromising conditions.

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to release this information on the Interim Clinical Considerations webpage in the next 24-48 hours. Please check back at the Interim Clinical Considerations webpage for updates pertaining to COVID-19 vaccinations and booster dose recommendations. Please see the CDC’s media statement recently released.

For residents who are under 18 years old, DOH-Putnam is offering only the Pfizer vaccine. For all individuals under 18, a parent/guardian must be present at the time of vaccination and sign the COVID-19 consent forms (English) or consent forms (Spanish).

To expedite visits, participants should download and fill out the appropriate consent form and bring it with them to this event. For those who are unable to download this form and print it out, forms will be available at the event. Read and review the appropriate Fact Sheet and Notice of Privacy Practices.

For more information, visit the https://putnam.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/infectious-disease-services/covid-19.html

The Florida Department of Health in Putnam County (DOH-Putnam) is offering free COVID-19 vaccinations.

For further COVID-19 Information please refer to  https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/

It is critical for Floridians to fully understand and follow important healthy activities related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please remember the following significant precautions:

1. Practice Social Distancing. (Maintain at least 6 feet between other people in any public area.)
2. Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds. (Or use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.)
3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. (Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth.)

You can learn more about preventing COVID-19 by visiting https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/prevention/.

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