Pasco To Continue Using CDR Maguire Portal For Vaccination Appts

PASCO COUNTY, FL — The Department of Health in Pasco County announced that it has decided not to use the state-run system for vaccine registration at this time and continue to use the current enrollment process with CDR Maguire Health and Medical.

This means Pasco seniors age 65 and over who have enrolled with the CDR Maguire Patient Portal do not need to enroll in the new state system, said the DOH-Pasco in a news release.

All appointments for the week of Feb. 1 have been filled at this time. The DOH-Pasco will send out a notice when registrations reopen for the following week. The demand for vaccines remains greater than the supply, so appointments fill quickly. Be prepared and be patient.

The state of Florida released information about a separate registration system at my vaccine.fl.gov. This website is independent of sign-ups available for Pasco County vaccination appointments.

Registering at the state site does not replace signing up at the CDR Maguire Patient Portal.

If you also wish to sign up at the state's myvaccine.fl.gov. website, it's optional, but it will not get you an appointment in Pasco County because the myvaccine.fl.gov system is not yet in use in Pasco County.

For additional information on DOH-Pasco’s vaccination operations, visit Pasco.FloridaHealth.gov. Before contacting the health department directly, visit the COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution webpage. For frequently asked questions, visit the COVID-19 Vaccination FAQs webpage.

For those who have made appointments through the county system, the DOH-Pasco will hold four COVID-19 vaccination clinics the week of Feb.1 at Saint Leo University and Sears at the Gulfview Square Mall.

There will be 700 appointments available each day on Monday, Feb. 1, Wednesday Feb. 3 and Friday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Saint Leo University.

There will be 1,000 appointments available at the Gulfview Square Mall on Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. is only for second dose appointments at the Gulfview Square Mall (reserved for those who received their first dose Jan. 5-8).

First dose appointments will not be given on this day.

Those who need a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine should receive an email from CDRM Health No-Reply: no-reply@cdrmhealth.com or noreply@salesforce.com on or before Monday, Feb. 1. If you don't see it, check your spam folder.

Please bring a photo I.D. when checking in for vaccination appointments.

Before making a vaccination appointment, anyone 65 and older who needs the COVID-19 vaccination must go to patientportalfl.com or call 1-844-770-8548 and create an account with CDR Maguire: Health & Medical (CDR Maguire). It is required to have an account with CDR Maguire to register for a vaccination appointment. If the online patient portal was used to register for an appointment (instead of calling), those people should bring a printed or digital copy of the confirmation email they received containing a QR code.

Reminders

• To receive a COVID-19 vaccine, Pasco County residency is not required, but Florida residency is required. (see information below on Florida residency).
• Staff at the Pasco County Health Department cannot schedule COVID-19vaccination appointments.
• There are no vaccines available without appointments.
• At this time, DOH-Pasco does not have a waiting list.
• Every person needs their own appointment.
• Create your account at patientportalfl.com.
• Show up on time for your appointment - do not arrive early.
• Emails that are sent will be sent from: CDRM Health No-Reply:no-reply@cdrmhealth.com or noreply@salesforce.com (not from DOH-Pasco).
• Verify you have a "Vaccine Appointment." The appointment confirmation will have a QR code, not a barcode.

State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees issued a public health advisory on Jan.21 prioritizing vaccines for residents of the state of Florida or people providing health care services involving direct contact with patients.

To prove residency, an adult resident must provide a copy of his or her valid Florida driver's license or a copy of a valid Florida identification card.

Seasonal residents may provide a copy of two of the following to show proof of residential address:

1. A deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental or lease agreement.

2. One proof of residential address from the seasonal resident's parent, stepparent, legal guardian, or other person with whom the seasonal resident resides and a statement from the person with whom the seasonal resident resides, stating that the seasonal resident does reside with him or her.

3. A utility hookup or work order dated within 60 days prior to registration.

4. A utility bill, not more than two months old.

5. Mail from a financial institution, including checking, savings or investment account statements, not more than two months old.

6. Mail from a federal, state, county or municipal government agency, not more than two months old.

Seasonal resident means; any person who temporarily resides in this state for a period of at least 31 consecutive days in each calendar year, maintains a temporary residence in this state, returns to the state or jurisdiction of his or her residence at least one time during each calendar year, and is registered to vote or pays income tax in another state or jurisdiction.

Other Ways To Be Vaccinated

Residents should also be aware that local hospitals, doctor's offices, pharmacies, churches and retirement communities are receiving limited doses of vaccine. DOH-Pasco encourages residents to reach out to them as well.

For those willing to travel outside Pasco County to receive a vaccine, the state has posted a Vaccine Finder that allows those seeking a vaccine to type in the city or county in which they wish to travel to see if vaccines are available.

Testing Reminder

The DOH-Pasco has reduced COVID-19 drive-thru testing to three days per week. Testing will only be provided at Sears in the Gulfview Square Mall on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Testing is not provided at Saint Leo University.