Seminole, Orange County announce Back-to-School Immunization Calendar

August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), and the Florida Department of Health in Orange and Seminole Counties is urging parents to prepare their children now for this upcoming school year. The goal of NIAM is to stress the importance of receiving routine, up-to-date immunizations. In August, and throughout the year, Department of Health encourages all persons to be sure immunization records are up-to-date.

Parents should use their medical homes or private doctor to have their children vaccinated and avoid the last minute back-to-school rush and long lines. Families, who do not have a medical home, can refer to the link below for a list of children’s medical providers or visit the health departments’ immunization clinics. Families with private insurance, assigned to a medical home or HMO provider should go to their doctor for immunizations as the health department is a safety net for those without health care coverage.

To prepare for the start of school during August, immunizations are available at the following events and locations:

Seminole County Community Services Division

1^st Annual Seminole County Back-to-School Bash

400 W. Airport Boulevard, Sanford, FL (407) 665-2397

Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 9 am – 1 pm

Department of Health in Seminole County

400 W. Airport Boulevard, Sanford, FL (407) 665-3281

Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. The second Thursday of each month services are offered from 8:00am to 11:30am.

Department of Health in Orange County (Children 2 months and older)

832 West Central Boulevard, Orlando 32805 (407) 836-2502

Monday to Friday, Hours 7:30 am – 2:00 pm

Taft Neighborhood Center for Families (Children 2 months to 18 years old)

9500 South Orange Avenue, Orlando 32824 (407) 254-1960

August 11 through 29, Monday to Friday only, Hours: 8:30 am — 3:00 pm

Engelwood Neighborhood Center for Families (Children 2 months to 18 years old)

6000 Stonewall Jackson Road, Orlando 32807 (407) 736-1040

August 4 through 15, Monday to Friday only, Hours: 8:30 am — 3:00 pm

August 18 through 21, Monday to Thursday, Hours: 8:30 am — 4:00 pm

Bithlo/Christmas Neighborhood Center for Families (Children 4 to 18 years old)

18501 Madison Avenue, Orlando 32820 (407) 254-9400

August 11 through 15, Monday to Friday, Hours: 9:00 am — 3:00 pm

Due to the high demand for immunizations, services are provided on a first come, first served, walk-in basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult family member or legal guardian to receive immunizations. If not, a notarized permission form, signed by the parent or legal guardian, must be presented before services are rendered.  A copy of each child’s immunization record and government-issued, valid photo identification of the adult relative or legal guardian are required.  Parents can avoid the lines and go directly to their primary care provider.

A certified DH 680 immunization form is required for school entry and is provided free once vaccinations are received.  If a client only needs a DH 680 form, there is an administrative fee. You can also obtain this form at your child’s doctor’s office and the health departments’ immunization clinics or medical records departments if your child is already up-to-date on their immunizations.

For more information on childhood immunizations, visit our website at www.orchd.com or at http://www.floridahealth.gov/chdSeminole/.  Resource List of Children’s Medical Providers, visit wwww.orchd.com/personalHealth/immunizations/childhood/documents/listofproviders1.pdf