Lake County was selected for the initial implementation of the Sharecare nomination system for COVID-19 vaccinations following pilot programs in Miami-Dade, Hillsborough and Duval counties.
The scheduling system will accept appointments by calling (866) 201-6909 (or (833) 476-1031 for TTY users) for frontline healthcare professionals and Florida residents age 65 and older.
State officials have indicated that a telephone system is more suitable for older people, who may be less used to web-based technology and need more assistance.
At this time, the Lake Square Mall immunization site in Leesburg will prioritize appointments for the first dose. Appointments are based on vaccine availability. People who received their first dose at the county immunization site at Lake-Sumter State College will be redirected to the new location at Lake Square Mall and will receive an email confirming the new location.
Lake County is among the top five counties that lead the distribution of vaccines per capita in the state of Florida.