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Photos: Floridians 16 and up get COVID vaccinations

On Florida’s first day of open vaccine eligibility, Tampa Bay residents 16 and over line up to receive their shot.

Published Apr. 5

Updated Apr. 5

[object Object] — Matthew Dickens, 21, left, from St. Petersburg, gets his first vaccine as it was administered by RN Arlene Keys, at the Central Pinellas vaccine site,. "Quick and easy, I barely felt it, Dickens said. I was in and out.” DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — LPN Shannon Gordon, left, administers a dose of the Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine to Rachel Sisemore, 21, of Land O’ Lakes, on Monday, April 5, 2021, at Saint Leo University, which is serving as the host for the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution for East Pasco County. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times

[object Object] — The scene as people receive their second COVID-19 vaccine at the Center for Health Equity, 2333 34th St. S, on Monday, April 5, 2021 in St. Petersburg. Floridians 18 and over can now get the Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines, while 16- and 17-year-olds will be able to get the Pfizer shot. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — The entrance to the one of the vaccine rooms at the Central Pinellas vaccine site, 1197 East Bay in Largo, on Monday, April 5, 2021. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Lucas Harasz, 23, center, from St. Petersburg, gets his first vaccine as it was administered by RN Arlene Keys, at the Central Pinellas vaccine site. "It was really easy, Harasz said. I was expecting to wait a long time but it was like 10 seconds. I came in and I came out.” DIRK SHADD | Times

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[object Object] — A sign in the hallway at the Central Pinellas vaccine site, on Monday, April 5, 2021. Floridians 18 and over can now get the Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines, while 16- and 17-year-olds will be able to get the Pfizer shot. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — The fast moving line to enter at the Central Pinellas vaccine site, 1197 East Bay in Largo, on Monday, April 5, 2021. Floridians 16 and over can now get the Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines, while 16- and 17-year-olds will be able to get the Pfizer shot. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — The scene as a line begins to form before the doors open at the Center for Health Equity, in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — David Slonski, 30, from Seminole, gets his first vaccine as it was administered by RN Arlene Keys, at the Central Pinellas vaccine site. “Super smooth, they did a great job, Slonski said about his vaccine experience.. I’m very impressed with it.” DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Tom Adkins, 75, on right, from St. Petersburg, is the first in line for his second vaccination, along with Chuck Hansen, 72, and Gwendolyn Wilson, 57, before the doors open at the Center for Health Equity, on Monday, April 5, 2021 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times

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[object Object] — Chuck Hansen, 72, from Largo, gets his second vaccination as it is administered by David Schaefer, with St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, at the Center for Health Equity, 2333 34th St. S, on Monday, April 5, 2021 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Gwendolyn Wilson, 59, left, from St. Petersburg, gives a thumbs up after getting her second vaccine as it was administered by Tanya Hart, with St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, at the Center for Health Equity, 2333 34th St. S, on Monday, April 5, 2021 in St. Petersburg. “I get to travel and go see my family,” Wilson said. “It’s very important to me to get the vaccine cause my sister had Covid-19 and I don’t want it.” Looking for a vaccine? https://www.tampabay.com/news/health/2021/03/18/a-guide-to-finding-a-coronavirus-vaccine-in-tampa-bay-and-florida/ DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — The COVID-19 vaccine at the Center for Health Equity, 2333 34th St. S, on Monday, April 5, 2021 in St. Petersburg. Floridians 18 and over can now get the Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines, while 16- and 17-year-olds will be able to get the Pfizer shot. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Eric Rosenlof, 24, of Land O’ Lakes, winces while receiving the Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine on Monday, April 5, 2021, at Saint Leo University, which is serving as the host for the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution for East Pasco County. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times

[object Object] — The silhouette of a man waiting outside in line before the doors opes for people to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the Center for Health Equity in St. Petersburg. Floridians 18 and over can now get the Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines, while 16- and 17-year-olds will be able to get the Pfizer shot. DIRK SHADD | Times

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[object Object] — Andrew Wilkins, 30, center, from St. Petersburg, gets his first vaccine as it was administered by Michelle Falgout, at the Central Pinellas vaccine site on Monday, April 5, 2021. DIRK SHADD | Times

[object Object] — Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine shots are dispensed to people in vehicles on Monday, April 5, 2021, at Saint Leo University, which is serving as the host for the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution for East Pasco County. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times

[object Object] — Tyler Rorah, 18, of Brooksville, receives a Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine shot from LPN Sonia Woods, right, while receiving his CDC (issued) Covid 10 Vaccination Card during his vaccination appointment on Monday, April 5, 2021, at Saint Leo University, which is serving as the host for the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution for East Pasco County. Looking for a vaccine? https://www.tampabay.com/news/health/2021/03/18/a-guide-to-finding-a-coronavirus-vaccine-in-tampa-bay-and-florida/ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times

[object Object] — People line up at a check point for Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine appointments on Monday, April 5, 2021, at Saint Leo University, DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times

[object Object] — RN Russell Vaughan, center, and LPN Shannon Gordon, right, prepare individual doses of the Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine on Monday, April 5, 2021, at Saint Leo University, which is serving as the host for the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution for East Pasco County. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times

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[object Object] — Max Deroin, 19, of Brooksville, receives a dose of the Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine from LPN Shannon Gordon, right, on Monday, April 5, 2021, at Saint Leo University, which is serving as the host for the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution for East Pasco County. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times

[object Object] — Jon Uhl, 39, left, receives instructions from Laprentice Watkins, with the Florida Department of Health, at a check point for Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine appointments on Monday, April 5, 2021, at Saint Leo University, which is serving as the host for the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution for East Pasco County. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times

[object Object] — Site mascot, Maggie, a 5-month-old black lab belonging to incident commander Carole Covey, is pictured at the FEMA-run vaccination site located at the Tampa Greyhound Track, on the first day the eligibility age dropped to 18 and up, Monday, April 5, 2021 in Tampa. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times

[object Object] — Long lines along East Waters Avenue at the FEMA-run vaccination site located at the Tampa Greyhound Track, on the first day the eligibility age dropped to 16 and up, Monday, April 5, 2021 in Tampa. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times

[object Object] — People exit after receiving vaccines at the FEMA-run vaccination site located at the Tampa Greyhound Track, on the first day the eligibility age dropped to 16 and up, Monday, April 5, 2021 in Tampa. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times

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[object Object] — Hannah Iovino, 19, Anastasia Ramirez, 18, Campbell Bonner, 18, and Caitlin Redding, 19, pose for a portrait after receiving vaccines, at the FEMA-run vaccination site located at the Tampa Greyhound Track, on the first day the eligibility age dropped to 16 and up, Monday, April 5, 2021 in Tampa. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times

[object Object] — Abraham Velez, 23, exits the tent after getting his shot, at the FEMA-run vaccination site located at the Tampa Greyhound Track, on the first day the eligibility age dropped to 16 and up, Monday, April 5, 2021 in Tampa. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times

[object Object] — Rachel D’Agostino, 20, and Kate Finley, 18, pose for a portrait after getting their shots, at the FEMA-run vaccination site located at the Tampa Greyhound Track, on the first day the eligibility age dropped to 16 and up, Monday, April 5, 2021 in Tampa. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times

[object Object] — People exit holding vaccination cards after getting their vaccine at the FEMA-run vaccination site located at the Tampa Greyhound Track, on the first day the eligibility age dropped to 16 and up, Monday, April 5, 2021 in Tampa. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times

[object Object] — People enter the tent at the FEMA-run vaccination site located at the Tampa Greyhound Track, on the first day the eligibility age dropped to 16 and up, Monday, April 5, 2021 in Tampa. Looking for a vaccine? https://www.tampabay.com/news/health/2021/03/18/a-guide-to-finding-a-coronavirus-vaccine-in-tampa-bay-and-florida/ MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times

[object Object] — Groups of younger people make their way through the parking lot and to the entrance at the FEMA-run vaccination site located at the Tampa Greyhound Track, on the first day the eligibility age dropped to 16 and up, Monday, April 5, 2021 in Tampa. MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times

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