Back to School Immunization Event Starting August 5th
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By Noelda Lopez
Eustis, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) in collaboration with the Lake County School Board will be conducting the following school immunization event at the following locations for school-age children only:
Saturday, August 5th from 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Thursday, August 10th from 1:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
DOH-Lake Clermont
875 Oakley Seaver Drive
Clermont, FL 34711
352-771-5500
DOH-Lake Leesburg
2113 Griffin Road
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-771-5500
DOH-Lake Umatilla
249 E. Collins Street
Umatilla, FL 32784
352-771-5500
The following required vaccinations will be provided:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP)
- Hepatitis B (Hep B)
- Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB)
- Polio
- Prevnar
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
There is no charge for immunization for children Pre-K to 18 years of age provided they are still enrolled in elementary, middle, or high school. Parents or guardians must bring a copy of the child’s immunization records.
If not able to attend, we want to remind parents and guardians that immunization services are offered Monday through Fridays at our DOH-Lake locations. Please call — for hours and appointments.
A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Immunizations is available for parents at the CDC’s website by either downloading and printing a free copy or requesting a free booklet, which features children’s drawing to assist in educating the entire family. For more information regarding the CDC’s National Immunization Program visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents or call 800-CDC- INFO or contact the Florida Department of Health in Lake County at — or visit our website at https://lake.floridahealth.gov/.
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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