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COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Available Through FDOH-Polk:
Hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No appointment necessary for COVID-19 vaccines.
We offer all three COVID-19 vaccines. Available for 18 years of age and older: Moderna (2 dose series and booster) and Johnson & Johnson (one dose). Available for 5 years of age and older: Pfizer (2 dose series). Available for 12 years of age and older: Pfizer booster.
Mondays: Lakeland DOH Clinic, 3241 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL, 33805
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Specialty Care Clinic, 1255 Brice Blvd., Bartow, FL, 33830
Wednesdays: Auburndale Vaccination Center, 245 E. Lake Ave., Auburndale, FL, 33823
Fridays: Haines City DOH Clinic, 1700 Baker Ave. E, Haines City, FL, 33844
For homebound individuals needing a vaccine – please call: 863-519-7911
COVID-19 Testing Site Available Through DOH-Polk:
Auburndale Testing and Vaccination Center - 245 E Lake Ave, Auburndale, FL 33823
Appointments are recommended, to schedule an appointment please call (863) 519-7911.
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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