Caregivers who bring someone 65+ to Gateway can also get a shot

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Fb put up by Florida state Sen. Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) could give the impression that anybody who brings an individual 65 years or older to the federal vaccine web site at Gateway Mall on Saturday can get a shot, however that’s not fairly true.

Caregivers who accompany qualifying seniors to get vaccinated do qualify to get a shot — as Gibson’s flier is titled — however not “everybody who brings a senior can get vaccinated,” because the textual content decrease in her put up learn.

Whereas it’s not spelled out within the state or federal pointers for the FEMA vaccination web site, caregivers can get a shot in the event that they accompany an individual they’re caring for, if that individual is 65 and over, FEMA spokeswoman Kimber Kipp confirmed to News4Jax.

Some states have particular standards defining caregivers. News4Jax is looking for out if Florida has any guidelines.

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Gibson’s flier is selling a We Care occasion from 11:30 a.m. to three:30 p.m. Saturday on the web site on Norwood Avenue.

“Carry your 65 and over beloved one and meet me for We Care – Every One Will get One! honey dippers and ice cream occasion!” the flier reads.

Gibson mentioned the occasion she’s selling is to encourage extra seniors to get their vaccines.

The present {qualifications} for federal websites in Florida, together with Gateway Mall:

• Lengthy-term care facility residents and workers

• Individuals 65 years of age and older

• Well being care personnel with direct affected person contact

• Ok-12 faculty workers of any age

• Sworn regulation enforcement officers 50 years of age and older

• Firefighters 50 years of age and older

Whereas the hours of Gibson’s occasion are restricted, the Gateway web site is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days every week.

There can be a change in standards Monday when the age to qualify for a vaccine in any respect websites in Florida drops to 60, however Gov. Ron DeSantis’ newest government order.

Individuals are inspired to preregister by going to the state’s on-line web site — myvaccine.fl.gov — or by calling Duval County’s reserving quantity — 866-200-3762. Nevertheless, appointments should not required.

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