Immunizations

• We offer ALL routine and seasonal vaccinations for children, from 2 months old through the 18th birthday, at no cost to you!
• We now offer the NEW COVID-19 Pfizer 2023/24 vaccine, for ages 5 years through the 18th birthday, also at no cost to you! See locations below to see where the vaccine is available.
• K-12th grade vaccination (DH680) school forms are included with the vaccination visit for free. If you are ONLY needing a copy of the DH680 form for school and no vaccinations are needed, there is a $10.00 fee for each copy of the form.
• We also provide services to transfer vaccination records from out of state/country to Florida.
• DH681 forms for birth through the 12th grade are available at all FDOH-POLK immunizations locations. No fee.
• Immunization histories are available at no cost.
• Completion of college forms for vaccinations comes with a $10.00 fee.

The RSV vaccines, for children, is not going to be available at our FDOH-POLK locations at this time.

We do 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 at the time of vaccination.

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

 Auburndale Health Department

1805 Hobbs Rd., Auburndale, FL 33823
Immunizations for childhood and adult vaccinations ONLY on Mondays 8am-11am and 1pm-4pm. Call for appointment.

Lakeland Health Department

3241 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
Immunizations for childhood and adult vaccinations Monday thru Friday 8am-11am and 1pm-4pm. Call for appointment.
Available-NEW COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna 2023/24 for ages 19 and older) and (Pfizer 2023/24 ages 5 and older).

Haines City Health Department

1700 Baker Ave. E, Haines City, FL 33844
Immunizations for childhood and adult vaccinations ONLY on Thursdays and Friday 8am-11am and 1pm-4pm. Call for appointment.
Available-NEW COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna 2023/24 for ages 19 and older) and (Pfizer 2023/24 ages 5 and older).

Bartow Immunizations Program Office/Specialty Care Clinic

1255 Brice Blvd., Bartow, FL 33830
Immunizations for childhood and adult vaccinations ONLY on Mondays 8am-11am and 1pm-4pm. Call for appointment.
Available-NEW COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna 2023/24 for ages 19 and older) and (Pfizer 2023/24 ages 5 and older).

Immunization:

Immunization is one of the best ways you can 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, and pertussis. The United States currently has the safest, most effective vaccine supply in history.

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

FDOH-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).
• Meningitis vaccines: meningococcal conjugate (MCV4) and the meningitis B vaccines – 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 (PCV 13) and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV) – 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 20 and older).
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine – Available for uninsured and underinsured clients (ages 19 and older).
• NEW COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna 2023/24 and Pfizer 2023/24) (ages 19 and older).

Please check with your local FDOH-Polk clinic regarding eligibility and availability of these vaccines. Quantities of vaccine are limited based on the availability of funds.

Specialty Services:

The FDOH-Polk immunization Program office in Bartow also provides specialty immunizations to local companies to meet job related immunization services. They can help your business set up an immunization account to provide necessary vaccines to employees. To speak with our Immunizations billing department to see if an account can be set up for your business, please call Immunizations finance dept. at 863-578-2161.

Helpful Resources:

State Immunizations Information

CDC- Vaccine Information (link opens in a new window)

CDC- Vaccination Information for Parents (link opens in a new window)

CDC- Immunization Schedules (link opens in a new window)