Immunizations (shots) prevent disease in those who receive them, and protect those who come into contact with unvaccinated individuals.  Vaccines reduce the risk of infection by working with the body's natural defenses to help it safely develop immunity to disease. DOH-St. Johns offers the following vaccines for children:

• DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Acellular-Pertussis–Whooping Cough)
• Hepatitis B
• HIB (Haemophilus Influenza Type B)
• Rotavirus
• Meningococcal – Menactra
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
• Pneumococcal– Prevnar
• Polio
• Varicella (Chickenpox)
• Hepatitis A
• Tetanus–Diphtheria
• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Acellular-Pertussis–Whooping Cough)
• HPV (Human Papillomavirus) – Gardasil (now offered to Boys and Girls)

For information on clinical services and schedule, please call DOH-St. Johns prior to your visit at 904-209-3250.

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Children from birth through 18 years of age are eligible for immunizations.

 For eligibility bring the following with you:

• A valid photo I.D. (such as a Driver’s License)
• Your child’s insurance card
• Your child’s shot records (if you have moved to Florida from out of state)

Your child’s record-transfer request can be dropped off for service at DOH-St. Johns County Health Department. Please provide copies of your child’s out-of-state immunization records and note these important things to remember:

• We will make every effort to have your record transferred and a phone call from a nurse to you within three business days from the date of the record transfer request.
• To allow us to serve everyone as efficiently as possible, we ask that you do not call to check the status of your transfer request unless three business days have passed and you have not heard from us. We know you need this done quickly, however, please understand that asking to check the status of a record that is not ready only slows down the process of getting the records transferred and ready for you to pick up.
• In order to ensure confidentiality and safeguard your child’s personal information, the authorized individual who initiates the record transfer must be the same individual who picks up the completed 680 form.

If you need record transfers sooner, check with your local pediatrician's office. Many local urgent care centers, minute clinics, and pharmacies also provide this service.

We are here to help!  If you have any questions, please call DOH - St. Johns at 904-209-3250.

More information about Immunizations is available from the Florida Department of Health.

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FL Health CHARTS is a Community Health Assessment Resource Tool Set.