DOH-Manatee encourages, offers covid-19 vaccination, testing
Site located at Palmetto Bus Station; open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays
Contact:
Christopher Tittel, Communication Director, DOH-Manatee
Palmetto, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County (DOH-Manatee) urges members of the public who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 to consider doing so as soon as possible.
DOH-Manatee continues to offer a one-stop shop for COVID-19 vaccination and testing.
The COVID-19 vaccination and testing site is located at the Palmetto Bus Station, 1802 Eighth Avenue West in Palmetto.
The site operates 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays.
Vaccinations (Moderna) and testing (including both PCR and rapid testing) are free of charge.
This is a walk-up operation; no appointment necessary.
Visitors are asked to bring proof of Florida residency (driver’s license, utility bill with Florida address, etc.).
Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
For more information, call (941) 242-6646.
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