Key TakeawaysCOVID-19 vaccines are being distributed at drive-through locations throughout the United States.Participants utilizing the drive-through option must meet vaccine eligibility requirements in order to receive the vaccine at these locations.Experts say drive-through vaccinations could help nix some of the issues surrounding the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.

Key Takeaways

COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed at drive-through locations throughout the United States.Participants utilizing the drive-through option must meet vaccine eligibility requirements in order to receive the vaccine at these locations.Experts say drive-through vaccinations could help nix some of the issues surrounding the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.

You might be used to turning to Eventbrite for tickets to an upcoming concert, or these days a slew of virtual events. But scheduling your vaccine appointment isn’t exactly what you envision the ticketing service for, right?

Well, that is, until the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this month, Florida vaccine locationsbegan popping up on Eventbriteas a means for providing distribution details and organizing those who were eligible, even including several locations that offered drive-through options.

One event pagenotes that “vaccination is for anyone ages 65 years and older, or healthcare workers who provide direct patient care but who are not associated with a hospital system. Individuals under age 65 will not be vaccinated.” Those people who meet the requirements are instructed to reserve a “ticket” to claim their spot and bring along a valid driver’s license to verify their identity.

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Since then, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has approved several drive-through spots throughout the state, including 26 Publix Super Markets locations throughout five counties in Northwest Florida.

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Several other states have also begun to incorporate drive-through locations, including New York, Colorado, Arizona, Texas, and California.

What This Means For YouCurious about your state’s vaccine distribution? The Department of Health and Human Services can help you find outwhere to goand whether or not drive-through locations are available to you.

What This Means For You

Curious about your state’s vaccine distribution? The Department of Health and Human Services can help you find outwhere to goand whether or not drive-through locations are available to you.

Are Drive-Through Vaccinations a Good Idea?

Put simply, there are pros and cons to drive-through vaccination,Ahmed Zayed, MD, a surgeon and assistant professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, tells Verywell.

“On the good side, there’s less need for people to line up in a close perimeter to each other, which could limit the spreading and other risks,” he says. “On the negative side, this could cause long lines of cars clogging up busy roads.”

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Zayed says the introduction of drive-through vaccination stations started in smaller areas of the United States, such as Minnesota’s Carlton County, where only 100 vaccines were available during the first day of vaccinations. On the other hand, a drive-through vaccination clinic in Hamilton County, Tennessee lasted two days.

“[But] overall, with the right management strategy, this could be an effective solution to the current obstacles faced with vaccination programs,” he says.

How Do Drive-Through Vaccinations Work?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers the following guidelines for health practitioners planning curbside and drive-through vaccinations during COVID-19, including those that have vaccinations that are not for COVID-19 (like the flu shot or routine childhood vaccinations):

Staff working at the drive-through locations are also encouraged to adhere to all necessarysafety precautions, including maintaining social distance and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). Patients are also instructed to wear face masks when the vaccine is being administered.

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The information in this article is current as of the date listed, which means newer information may be available when you read this. For the most recent updates on COVID-19, visit ourcoronavirus news page.

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Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.Florida Department of Health in Pasco County.Drive-Thru: Priority Groups (65+).Ron DeSantis.Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Publix Super Markets.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Considerations for Planning Curbside/Drive-Through Vaccination Clinics.

Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.

Florida Department of Health in Pasco County.Drive-Thru: Priority Groups (65+).Ron DeSantis.Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Publix Super Markets.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Considerations for Planning Curbside/Drive-Through Vaccination Clinics.

Florida Department of Health in Pasco County.Drive-Thru: Priority Groups (65+).

Ron DeSantis.Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Publix Super Markets.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Considerations for Planning Curbside/Drive-Through Vaccination Clinics.

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