Pfizer Vaccine Clinic In Sarasota Set For Teens Ages 16 And 17

SARASOTA COUNTY, FL — A Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine clinic has been planned for 16- and 17-year-olds in Sarasota County, the county announced on its Facebook page.

The clinic will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Sarasota Square Mall, at 8201 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota.

Anyone interested in receiving the vaccine must register in advance by 4 p.m. Friday. Register by calling 941-861-2883.

A parent or guardian must accompany all teens under 18, the county said. You must bring a valid ID and a signed consent form. The Department of Health in Sarasota County will also provide blank consent forms for those who don’t have access to a printer at home.

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The Pfizer vaccine is the only brand approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use by 16- and 17-year-olds, receiving that approval in March. Gov. Ron DeSantis opened Pfizer vaccine eligibility in Florida to 16- and 17-year-olds starting April 5.

Sarasota County hasn’t received any Pfizer doses until now, though, so this is the first clinic the county is offering this age range.

The FDA is evaluating Pfizer’s request for approval to give the vaccine to children 12 to 15, CNN reported.

For more information on coronavirus vaccines in Florida, see the Florida Patch COVID-19 vaccination page.