See also: Flu Shots

Childhood Immunizations

SCHD administers immunizations (also called childhood shots and vaccinations) to children.  They help prevent your child from getting measles, mumps, and other dangerous diseases.  Also, children must be immunized before enrolling at any Florida public school.  All children are eligible and there is no cost for required immunizations.

Learn more by reading these fliers:

• "Immunizations" (English) (updated 6-4-07) [507KB DOC]
  Lists Florida public school immunization requirements.  Also gives information about SCHD Childhood Immunization Clinics.
• "Immunization Guidelines for Florida School, Child Care Facilities, and Family Day Care Homes" [15KB PDF]
• "Supplemental Order Form" [24KB PDF]

Childhood Immunization Clinic hours of operation:

• Health Department Main Office (Sarasota)
  (*No appointment needed.  Bring records.)
  Mon - Weds: 8 - 11:30 a.m., 1 - 4 p.m.
  1st & 3rd Thurs: 8 - 11:30 a.m., 1 - 4 p.m.
  2nd & 4th Thurs: 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  Fri: 8 a.m. - 12 noon
• South County Family Health Center (Venice)
  (*No appointment needed.  Bring records.)
  Mon & Thurs: 8 - 11 a.m., 1 - 4 p.m.      
  Tues: 8 - 11 a.m., 1 - 6 p.m.
  Wed:  9 - 11 a.m., 1 - 4 p.m.
  Fri: 8 a.m. - 12 noon

For more Childhood Immunization Clinic info:

• Sarasota (Ringling Blvd Office) - (941) 861-2784
• Sarasota (Children's Health Center) - (941) 861-1400
• Venice - (941) 861-3338
• North Port - (941) 548-0100

Immunizations for Adults and Travelers

Immunizations are available to adults (age 19-54), including those planning to travel abroad to areas where immunizations are recommended.  These are administered at our Adult Health Centers.

Related links:

• Florida Dept of Health - Immunizations
• CDC National Immunization Program