The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) in collaboration with the Lake County School Board will be conducting school immunization events at the following locations for school-age children only:
Wednesday, May 19, 4-7pm
Gray Middle School
205 E. Magnolia St, Groveland, FL 34736
Saturday, May 22, 9:30-1pm
Sears Store at Lake Square Mall
10401 US Highway 441, Leesburg, FL 34788
Additional immunization events will be set up in the summer.
Parents and children will need to wear a mask and practice social distancing at this event.
The following required vaccinations will be provided:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP)
- Hepatitis B (Hep B)
- Polio
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
There is No charge for immunization for children up to 18 years of age provided they are enrolled in elementary, middle or high school. Parents or guardians must bring a copy of the child’s immunization records.
Immunization services are also offered Monday through Fridays at DOH-Lake locations. Call (352) 771-5500 for hours and appointments.
A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Immunizations is available for parents at the CDC’s website. Download and print a free copy or request 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/parentsor 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/.
COVID vaccinations will also be available for eligible persons. Please bring ID.
