HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Lagretta Lenker became one of the first people in Hillsborough County to receive the COVID-19 vaccine who isn’t a health care worker or in a long term care facilty.
“I have asthma and I have difficulty wearing my mask, so this will help enormously,” said Lenker.
She says the vaccine will help her return to a more normal life.
“I don’t think anything will change until I get the second dose and then, I certainly hope I’m going to see my family. I haven’t seen my grandchildren in about a year,” said Lenker who will need to get a second dose of the vaccine in three weeks before it’s considered effective.
She was just one of 18 people who were able to sign up and receive the vaccine at a Tampa General Hospital Medical Group facility.
“Anyone interested can call 813-844-8410 for scheduling information. Existing TGMG patients can schedule their appointments through MyChart or go to TGMG.org to schedule online” said Karen Barrera with Tampa General Hospital.
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