COVID-19 Vaccination Outreach Events Planned at Brevard County Libraries

BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County Emergency Management, in partnership with Brevard County Libraries, the Department of Health-Brevard, and Health Heroes, will hold a series of COVID-19 vaccination outreach events throughout the county beginning Dec. 7 for children ages 5 and older.

While targeted specifically to increase vaccine access for children, vaccines will also be made available for adults seeking a first dose or second dose and boosters. The Pfizer vaccine, which has been approved for children ages 5 to 17 and adults 18 and older, will be available as well as Moderna and Johnson & Johnson for adults.

Here is where vaccinations can be obtained (Parents or guardians must accompany a child):

• Catherine Schweinsberg Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa: first dose available Tuesday, Dec. 7, noon to 7:30 p.m.; second dose available Tuesday, Jan. 4, noon to 7:30 p.m.
• Palm Bay Library, 1520 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay: first dose available Wednesday, Dec. 15, noon to 7:30 p.m.; second dose available Wednesday, Jan. 12, noon to 7:30 p.m.
• Franklin T. DeGroodt Public Library, 6475 Minton Road, Palm Bay: first dose available Thursday, Dec. 16, noon to 7:30 p.m.; second dose available Thursday, Jan. 13, noon to 7:30 p.m.
• Port St. John Library, 6500 Carole Ave., Cocoa: first dose available Friday, Dec. 17, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; second dose available Friday, Jan. 14, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Eau Gallie Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne: first dose available Monday, Dec. 20, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; second dose available Thursday, Jan. 20, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Vaccines continue to be available for those ages 5 and up at many health care clinics and pharmacy locations throughout Brevard County. Visit www.Vaccines.gov to find the most convenient site.