FLORIDA — It’s that time of year when summer is nearing its end and kids start preparing to go back to school.

Before you can enroll your child into a childcare facility or attend a school in Florida, students are required to have a Florida Certificate of Immunization (DH 680 form, also known as “blue card”). Parents can also look into Florida Shots, as a quick and easy way to keep track of your children’s immunization records. 

For parents who still need to get their kids updated on the required school vaccines, here’s where you can go to get free shots across Central Florida. Some families may also be eligible for the Centers for Disease Control’s Vaccines for Children Program. 

Orange County

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The Florida Department of Health in Orange County is hosting several free back-to-school immunization events in August for Orange County students, as well as children (4 to 18-years-old) entering, attending or transferring to Florida schools.

Here’s when and where:

Aug. 6 | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Freedom Middle
  • Lockhart Middle
  • Ocoee Middle

Aug. 7 | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Corner Lake Middle
  • Horizon West Middle
  • Kelly Park K-8

Aug. 8 | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Lake Nona Middle
  • Roberto Clemente Middle
  • Robinswood Middle

Aug. 9 | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Apopka Middle
  • Carver Middle
  • Odyssey Middle

Aug. 10 | 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

  • Chain of Lakes Middle
  • Discovery Middle
  • Lake Como K-8

Aug. 24 | 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

  • Bridgewater Middle
  • Meadow Woods MS

Here’s what you should know before you go:

  • For ages 4 to 18 years of age only
  • Bring student’s current shot record
  • Bring child’s birth certificate, passport, or other government issued ID
  • Parent or guardian must bring a valid ID
  • Child must be present for DH680 forms
  • No college vaccines will be administered

For more information, call DOH-Orange at 407-723-5004.

Volusia County

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The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County is offering free immunizations for students entering kindergarten and 7th grade.

Students entering 7th grade are required to show proof of current vaccinations, including:

Parents can call 386-274-0509 to make an appointment at the Orange City or Daytona Beach locations.

Download and fill out the Immunization Consent Forum ahead of time, also available in Spanish.

Both clinics will hold extended hours two days in August:

Aug. 6 -7 | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • 775 Harley Strickland Boulevard, Orange City
  • 1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach

The DOH-Volusia is also hosting a vaccine event in July at Campbell Middle School, 625 S. Keech Street, in Daytona Beach. 

The vaccine clinic will be located in Building 8. Parents should enter through the school entrance on Russell Drive. 

Flagler County

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The Florida Department of Health in Flagler County is a Vaccine for Children provider. The center provides:

  • Routine infant and childhood shots for free
  • Free back-to-school immunizations through high school
  • Tetanus and pneumonia shots
  • Routine adult vaccines

Childhood vaccinations from birth to 18-years-old are offered at no cost.

The clinic is open weekdays by appointment only — call 386-437-7350 ext. 3111. Parents should bring shot records, photo ID/driver’s license and insurance card. 

Brevard County

The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County offers immunizations for all ages at three clinics in Titusville, Viera and Melbourne. The clinics are open on a walk in basis Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The clinics offer shots for:

  • Diphtheria
  • Haemophilus Influenza Type B
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
  • Measles
  • Meningitis
  • Mumps
  • Pertussis
  • Pneumonia
  • Polio
  • Rabies Pre-Exposure
  • Rabies Post-Exposure (must first contact Epidemiology at 321-454-7101)
  • Rotavirus
  • Rubella
  • Tetanus
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)

For scheduling and more information on required vaccines for school entry, call 321-634-6337. 

Marion County

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County offers vaccines at no cost for children entering school up to 18-years-old. Children qualify for free vaccinations if one of the following criteria is met:

  • Child is enrolled in Medicaid, Medipass, or Medicaid HMOs
  • Child has no health insurance
  • Child’s health insurance does not cover immunizations
  • Child is American Indian or Alaskan Native

Children entering kindergarten must have completed or in the process of completing their immunizations. Students entering 7th grade must have a Tdap booster. Parents should complete the registration form before arriving at the clinic at 1801 SE 32nd Avenue in Ocala. Call 352-629-0137 for more information.

The DOH-Marion is also hosting a series of events for children who need immunizations for the 2024-2025 school year. The mobile health unit will visit locations around the county to provide free vaccines. Appointments can be made at bit.ly/MHUschoolvax.

Here are the next mobile health events:

July 16 | 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

  • Dunnellon Public Library, Dunnellon
    • 20351 Robinson Road
  • Services provided: HIV/STD, Immunizations, & WIC
    • Arrive by 2:30 p.m. for childhood vaccines
  • DOH-Marion: 352-629-0137

July 17 | 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

  • Walmart
    • 34 Bahia Avenue, Ocala
  • DOH-Marion: 352-629-0137

July 18 | 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

  • Forest Public Library
    • 905 S. Highway 314A, Ocklawaha
  • Services provided: HIV/STD, Immunizations, & WIC
    • Arrive by 2:30 p.m. for childhood vaccines
  • DOH-Marion: 352-629-0137

July 23 | 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

  • Marion Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center
    • 280 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala
  • Services provided: HIV/STD, Immunizations, & WIC
    • Arrive by 2:30 p.m. for childhood vaccines
  • DOH-Marion: 352-629-0137

July 24 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

  • Interfaith Soup Kitchen
    • 435 NW 2nd Street, Ocala
  • Services provided: HIV/STD & Immunizations
  • DOH-Marion: 352-629-0137

Sumter County

The Florida Department of Health in Sumter County offers free vaccines for children at no cost. Available vaccines include:

  • Chickenpox
  • Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTap)
  • Hep A
  • Hep B
  • Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae type b)
  • HPV (Human Papillomavirus Vaccine)
  • Influenza
  • IPV (Inactivated Polio Vaccine)
  • MMR (Measles/Mumps/Rubella)
  • Meningococcal ACWY
  • Pneumococcal
  • Rotavirus
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td)
  • Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)

For questions or to schedule an appointment at one of the listed clinics:

Bushnell Main Clinic

  • 415 East Noble Avenue, Bushnell
  • 352-569-3102

Wildwood Satellite Clinic

  • 104 Rutland Street, Wildwood
  • 352-689-6520