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Immunizations

Immunizations Contact Information

Childhood Immunizations

Florida Department of Health in Indian River County provides childhood immunizations for residents. Florida law requires all children entering a public or private school, unless an exemption is provided, to be immunized with the following to protect against childhood diseases:

  • DtaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough)
  • IPV (inactivated polio)
  • HIB (haemophilus influenza type B)
  • Hepatitis B
  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
  • Varivax (chicken pox)
  • Td (tetanus, diphtheria)
  • Tdap (tetanus Diphtheria, Acellular Pertussis)
  • Prevnar (Pneumococcal Conjugate)

In addition, we also offer the following:

  • Menactra (meningococcal)
  • Hepatitis A
  • Influenza
  • Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

Please contact the clinic at 772-794-7425 to confirm current availability.

Immunizations are required for children entering kindergarten and seventh grade, as well as high school students entering college, which requires certain vaccinations for college entry and dorm living. Please contact your child's pediatrician or a local community health center for information on obtaining immunizations needed for school. 

When bringing your child in for immunizations, please bring their immunization record if they have never received immunizations at the Health Department or Gifford Health Center. 

For more information about childhood immunizations for parents, patients, and providers, visit immunization information.

Infuenzia (Flu)

Each year, a seasonal flu vaccine is routinely distributed to protect against the three flu viruses that are expected to be most common that year. 

Due to the wide availability of flu vaccine, DOH-Indian River is no longer offering to the general public. If you are a patient of DOH-Indian River, please call the clinic for information on getting your flu shot, or contact your health care provider.

Prevent the Spread of the Flu

  • Always practicing good hygiene habits, such as washing your hands often with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth as these are ways viruses can enter your body
  • Sneezing or coughing into a tissue or your sleeve
  • Staying home when sick and keeping sick children home from school 

Foreign Travel Immunizations

The Florida Department of Health in Indian River County no longer provides travel immunizations.

For a search of travel medicine clinics, find a clinic.