Back To School Immunization Event Starting August 5th

EUSTIS – 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. and Thursday, August 10th from 1:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

DOH-Lake Clermont                       DOH-Lake Leesburg                        DOH-Lake Umatilla

875 Oakley Seaver Drive                 2113 Griffin Road                             249 E. Collins Street

Clermont, FL 34711                          Leesburg, FL 34748                        Umatilla, FL 32784

352-771-5500                                    352-771-5500                                   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); and 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 guardian 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 Mondays through Fridays at our DOH-Lake locations.  Please call (352) 771-5500 for hours and appointments.

A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Immunizations is available for parents at the CDC’s website by either downloading and print 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 (352) 771-5500 or visit our website at http://lake.floridahealth.gov/.