August 2, 2016

Time for Back to School Vaccinations
Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County reminds parents and caregiversto check the immunization status and school requirements for their children.

Contact:
Jennifer S. Sexton
Jennifer.Sexton@flhealth.gov
941-624-7279

Port Charlotte, Fla. – The school year is almost here, but will your child be ready?  Besides shopping for school supplies, your back-to-school checklist should include making sure your child’s health record is up to date. 

“Immunizations are a valuable public health resource, are cost-effective and can help fight preventable disease throughout the community,” said Mary Kay Burns, interim Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County.  “I encourage Charlotte County parents to review their child’s immunization records and requirements and make plans to obtain needed immunizations.”

Vaccines help develop immunity to countless infectious diseases by enabling the body to recognize and fight vaccine-preventable diseases.  If your school-aged child is due for a vaccine, please visit your child’s health care provider or the Department of Health. 

Immunizations are available at the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County by appointment only.  Please call 941-624-7200 for availability and to schedule your appointment.  Parents will need to bring photo ID as well as the child’s previous shot records when they come for immunizations. 

About the Florida Department of Health

The department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.

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