Contact: Olga Connor                                                                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                               Rosa Oses-Prealoni                     

                                                                                                                          (786) 336-1276

                                                                                             olga.connor@flhealth.gov

                                                                                              rosa.oses@flhealth.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 14, 2015

Free back-to-school immunizations

at the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County

MIAMI – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County’s Immunization Program is urging parents to check their children’s immunization record to see if they are due for a vaccine. Children entering Kindergarten and 7^th grade are normally due for a vaccine and need to meet the requirements for school entry.

If your child is due for a vaccine, please visit your child’s healthcare provider or one of our health department clinics.

The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County provides free back-to-school immunizations to children between the ages of 2 months through 18 years of age.  Please see the below clinic schedule for locations and hours and call 786-845-0550 to schedule an appointment.

West Perrine Center                                                 Little Haiti Health Center    

18255 Homestead Avenue                                         300 NE 80^th Terrace

Miami, Florida 33157                                                  Miami, Florida 33138

Mon.- Fri. (8 am – 3:30 pm)                                       Mon., Wed. & Fri. (8 am – 3:30 pm)

North Miami Clinic                                                    Downtown Clinic

14101 NW 8^th Avenue                                                            1350 NW 14^th Street

North Miami, Florida 33168                                        Miami, Florida 33125

Tues. & Thurs. (8 am – 3:30 pm)                               Mon. – Fri. (8 am – 3:30 pm)

If you need additional information, please contact the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County’s Immunization Program at 786-845-0550. 

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