Florida Department of Health in Lee County to host Saturday immunization clinic
Tdap booster required for all students entering 7th grade
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) is reminding parents of kindergartners, 7th graders, out-of-state, transfer, and college students to make sure their children’s immunizations are up to date before the start of the new school year.
DOH-Lee is hosting a Saturday clinic to provide services only for back-to-school immunizations. All students are required to receive the Tdap booster before entering 7th grade. Children may receive the Tdap booster as early as age 11.
DOH-Lee’s Immunization Program provides routine, childhood immunizations free of charge to children 18 and under.
Location: Florida Department of Health, 3920 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers
When: Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins will be accepted on a limited basis. Call 239-461-6100 for an appointment. Travel vaccinations will not be provided during this clinic.
Please remember to bring the child’s shot record and insurance card with you. You may also fax a copy to 239-332-9517 or email DOHLeeImmunizations@flhealth.gov. The parent or guardian bringing the child must provide his or her photo ID.
About the Florida Department of Health
The department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
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