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Immunizations

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What Services Are Available?

We offer all routine and most seasonal vaccinations for children from 2 months old through their 18th birthday, at no cost to you.

Kindergarten through 12th grade vaccination (DH680) school forms are included with the vaccination visit for free. If you only need a copy of the DH680 form for school and no vaccinations are needed, there is a $10 fee for each copy.

We also provide services to transfer vaccination records from out of state/country to the Florida Shots database. DH681 forms for birth through the 12th grade are available at all DOH-Polk immunization locations at no cost. Immunization history printouts are available at no cost.

Completion of college/work forms for vaccinations incurs a $10 fee. Appointments are preferred. Walk-ins are accepted from 8-11 a.m. or 1-4 p.m. on the days and locations listed below. Limited walk-in spots may be available depending on the daily schedule’s prior bookings. Call ahead to make an appointment.

To schedule childhood and adult vaccination appointments, call 863-519-7910. Press option 3 for medical services, then press option 1 to speak to our call center to schedule your appointment at any of our following locations.

Bring the following to your vaccination visit:

  • Any copies of vaccination records
  • Photo ID or passport
  • Insurance card, if applicable
  • In special circumstances, any necessary legal paperwork

Childhood and Adult Immunization Clinic Locations and Hours of Operation

Auburndale Health Department 1805 Hobbs Road, Auburndale, FL 33823 Immunizations for childhood and adult vaccinations only on Mondays. Call for an appointment.

Lakeland Health Department 3241 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33805 Immunizations for childhood and adult vaccinations Monday through Friday. Call for an appointment.

Haines City Health Department 1700 Baker Ave. E, Haines City, FL 33844 Immunizations for childhood and adult vaccinations Monday through Friday. Call for an appointment.

Bartow Immunizations Program Office/Specialty Care Clinic 1255 Brice Blvd., Bartow, FL 33830 Immunizations for childhood and adult vaccinations only on Mondays. Call for an appointment.

Immunization

Immunization is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family against infectious diseases. Vaccines are your first line of defense against diseases such as polio, measles, mumps, rubella, influenza, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, chickenpox, and many others. The United States currently has the safest, most effective vaccine supply in history.

The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) protects the health and safety of our community by providing immunization services and educating the public on the importance of vaccines.

See below for more vaccine information and availability for both children and adults.

The RSV vaccines for children are not available at our DOH-Polk locations at this time.

We carry the Pneumovax 23 (PPSV23) for high-risk children at limited locations. A doctor’s note or prescription is required and should be brought to the appointment.

DOH-Polk has a limited number of vaccines for uninsured and underinsured adult clients:

  • Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine: Available for uninsured and underinsured clients ages 19 through 26. Clients ages 27 to 45 need a doctor’s note or prescription, which should be brought to the appointment.
  • Meningitis vaccines: Meningococcal conjugate (MCV4) and the meningitis B vaccines are available for uninsured and underinsured clients ages 19 and older.
  • Tetanus-Diphtheria-acellular Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine: Available for uninsured and underinsured clients ages 19 and older.
  • Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20): Available for uninsured and underinsured high-risk clients ages 19 and older.
  • Varicella vaccine: Available for outbreak control for all exposed persons only if there is an outbreak. Otherwise, there is no uninsured or underinsured program for this vaccine.
  • Influenza vaccine (flu shot): Available for uninsured and underinsured clients ages 19 and older. Seasonal.
  • Hepatitis A vaccine: Available for uninsured and underinsured clients ages 19 and older.
  • Hepatitis B vaccine: Available for uninsured and underinsured clients ages 19 and older.
  • Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine: Available for uninsured and underinsured clients ages 19 and older.

Please check with your local DOH-Polk clinic regarding eligibility and availability of these vaccines. Quantities are limited based on funding.

Specialty Services

The DOH-Polk immunization program office in Bartow also provides specialty immunizations to local companies for job-related services. They can help your business set up an immunization account for necessary vaccines for employees. To speak with our immunizations billing department about setting up an account, call the immunizations finance department at 863-578-2161.

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