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Immunizations
Florida Department of Health in Sumter County
- 352-569-3102
- DLCHD60WebManager@flhealth.gov
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 98
Bushnell, FL 33513
Immunizations are provided free for all children, from birth through 18 years. Before any child may enter daycare or attend school, they must be current on their vaccines. Proof of vaccinations are required. Immunizations can protect your child, family, friends and their families and the community.
For an interactive childhood immunization schedule tool for children 6 years of age and younger visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Vaccines for children at the Florida Department of Health in Sumter County
Chickenpox
Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTap)
Hep A
Hep B
Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae tybe b)
HPV (Human Papillomavirus Vaccine)
Influenza LIVE Intranasal | Inactivated
IPV (Inactivated Polio Vaccine)
MMR (Measles/Mumps/Rubella)
Menactra
Prevnar
Rotavirus
Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td)
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
Adult Vaccinations are also available. Please contact us for more information and fees.
Vaccine Informaiton Statements in OTHER languages
Information Statements
The following vaccine is available for uninsured adult clients, age 19 years or older at no charge:
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV4) Vaccine
- Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine
- Pneumococcal
- Polysaccharide (PPSV) Vaccine
See The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for high risk criteria at:
Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommendations for Children and Adults by Age and/or Risk Factor
or
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6140a4.htm
Religious Exemptions
religious conflict exists. Exemptions for personal or philosophical reasons are not permitted under Florida law.
The FLU ends with "U"
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OTHER IMMUNIZATION RESOURCES
Easy-To-Read Immunization Schedules
Other helpful vaccine and immunization information - CDC.gov
Vaccinations for Travelers
Vaccination Information Statements
What if you don't immunize? (pdf 113KB)
VIDEO: Immunizations save lives - WHO (World Health Organization)
VIDEO: Get The Picture: Child Immunizations - CDC
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