Revised: 6-19-07
Immunization Night Clinic Schedule
Immunizations- Make sure your child
is ready for kindergarten or for entering 7th grade. See your physician
or visit the Putnam County Health Department now. |
Putnam County Health Department
Location: 2801 Kennedy Street
Palatka, FL 32177-4100
phone: (386) 326-3200 |
For more information contact cynthia_ellis@doh.state.fl.us
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| All Grades need Hepatitis B Series and MMR |
Kindergarten through Sixth Grade are required to have Varicella ( Chicken Pox) vaccine
Putnam County Health Department hours: |
Mon., Tues. and Thurs. 8:30
- 11:00 and 1:00 - 4:00 |
| Wed. 1:00 - 5:00 |
| Friday 9:15 - 11:00 and 1:00 - 4:00 |
| Avoid long waits by making appointments - Health Department phone
- 386 326-3200 |
| In addition to immunizations students must have a physical. Read more |
| 7th Grade Requirements: |
| HEP B - 3 |
| MMR - 2 |
| TD or TDAP- 1 |
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Immunizations for Kindergarten: |
| DTAP - 4 or 5* |
| HEP B - 3 |
| MMR - 2 |
| IPV - 3 or 4* |
| HIB - 1 to 4* |
| VZV - 2 |
| * difference in number of immunizations required is determined
by the age the immunizations were started or if the required number
were completed when the child turned 4 years of age. |
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Other immunizations that are available but are not mandatory
The HPV- Human Papillomavirus vaccine-This vaccine is recommended for girls and women 13 to 26 years of age. It is given as a three dose series. The HPV vaccine prevents certain types of cervical cancer in women.
The Menactra vaccine- This vaccine helps prevent meningococeal disease and is available free for school age children 11 and older. |
