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DOH-Orange Hosting Free Back-to-School Immunization Event
July 08, 2024
Contact:
Kent Donahue
Kent.Donahue@flhealth.gov
407-858-1418
Orlando, Fla — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) is encouraging parents and guardians to prepare their children now for the upcoming school year by attending a free back-to-school immunization event.
Hosted in partnership with Orange County Public Schools (OCPS), the free immunization events are for OCPS students and children (4 to 18 years of age) entering, attending, or transferring to Florida schools.
For additional information, contact DOH-Orange at 407-723-5004.
Know Before You Go:
For ages 4 to 18 years of age only.
Bring student’s current shot record.
Bring child’s birth certificate, passport, or other government issued ID.
Parent or guardian must bring a valid ID.
Child must be present for DH680 forms.
No college vaccines will be administered.
If you have private insurance or Medicaid, your health care provider can provide these services.
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![BACK TO SCHOOLHEALTH & WELLNESS Florida Health MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS GETTING BACK INTO THEIR ROUTINE BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS KEEP KIDS STRONG FROM THE INSIDE OUT Your child's overall good health can be fostered through eating nutritious foods, getting regular physical activity, and maintaining good sleep habits. Healthy Eating Proper nutrition is essential for children to grow and develop. Focus on fruits, vegetables, and protein. Limit sugar, saturated fats, and processed foods. Regular Exercise Encourage your child to be physically active for 60 minutes or more each day, like active play at the park or organized sports. Getting Enough Sleep Sleep is just as important to your children's development as nutrition and physical activity. Recommended sleep by age: 3-5years: 10-13 Hours 5-12years: 9-12 Hours 13-18years: 8-10 Hours COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY Contact your health care provider or local county health department (CHD) about back to school health and wellness to get your kids ready for a successful school year, inside and out. County health departments provide year-round services, including: Immunizations, Disease Screening, and Birth Certificates LOCAL CHD INFORMATION DOH-Orange Call Center: 407-723-5004 In anticipation of the new school year, your local county health departments will be providing free immunizations for Orange County students: August 6, 2024 8:30am - 4:30pm - Freedom Middle School, Lockhart Middle School, Ocoee Middle School August 7, 2024 8:30am - 4:30pm - Corner Lake Middle School, Horizon West Middle School, Kelly Park K-8 August 8, 2024 8:30am - 4:30pm - Lake Nora Middle School, Roberto Clemente Middle School, Robinswood Middle School August 9, 2024 8:30am - 4:30pm - Apopka Middle School, Carver Middle School, Odyssey Middle School August 10, 2024 9:00am - 12:30pm - Chain of Lakes Middle School, Discovery Middle School, Lake Como K-8 August 24, 2024 9:00am - 12:30pm - Bridgewater Middle School, Meadow Woods Middle School For more information on school immunizations, visit: [QR Code]](https://orange.floridahealth.gov/_files/_documents/documents/english-immunizations.png) |
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