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FEMA vaccination site at Valencia College hits capacity, to reopen Tuesday

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The federally-supported vaccination site at Valencia College West Campus administered all of its available first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by 1:15 p.m. on Monday, state officials said.

In total, 3,000 first doses and another 2,500 second shots were available Monday.

Officials said second-dose Pfizer vaccines are still available until 7 p.m. for people scheduled to return for their second dose on Monday.

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The Valencia College West Campus site will reopen at 7 a.m. Tuesday for people 18 and older to receive the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, as well as individuals scheduled to receive their second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

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Monday morning, long lines formed outside Valencia College West campus as Florida expanded vaccine eligibility to anyone 18 and older.

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The federally-run vaccination site does not require an appointment.

Cierra Putman

Cierra Putman, WFTV.com

Cierra Putman flew south to join Eyewitness News in July 2016.