FDOH LEE - Back to School Immunizations Press Release.pdf
BACK-TO-SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS
Media Contact:
Imani Stafford
Public Information Officer
[email protected]
(239) 332-9653
Fort Myers, Fla.
— The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (FDOH Lee) would
like to remind and encourage 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.
All students are required to receive the Tdap booster before entering 7th grade. Children
may receive the Tdap booster as early as age 11. Vaccines are free of charge for
children through age 18.
FDOH Lee will be administering Tdap immunizations at various locations and is
accepting appointments for all back-to-school immunizations at our Michigan Avenue
office Monday-Friday or during our Saturday clinics.
Tdap vaccines will be administered on a first come, first served basis at the following locations:
Bonita Springs Charter School 25380 Bernwood Dr. Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Saturday, May 21
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Bonita Springs Middle School 10141 W Terry St. Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Monday, May 23
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Caloosa Middle School 610 Del Prado Blvd S Cape Coral, FL 33990
Wednesday, May 25
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Bike Rodeo and Child Safety Day
Anchor Christian Church
11651 E. Terry St.
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Saturday, June 25
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Big Backpack Event Fort Myers Skatium Rink
Sunday, July 24
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday Clinics at FDOH Lee:
2250 Broadway Fort Myers, FL 33901
3920 Michigan Avenue Fort Myers, FL 33916
Saturday, July 16
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 30
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 6
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Appointments can be made by calling (239) 461-6100. Additional information on school required immunizations can be found online at lee.floridahealth.gov.
Please avoid the back-to-school rush and vaccinate your children as soon as possible.
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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