FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, January 9, 2023 

Contact:  
Tammy Soliz, Public Information Officer 
Lee-PIO@FLHealth.gov 
239-308-5196 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN LEE COUNTY HOSTING SATURDAY IMMUNIZATION CLINIC 

Tdap booster required for all students entering 7^th grade  

Lee County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) is reminding parents of kindergartners, 7^th graders, out-of-state, transfer, and college students to make sure their children’s immunizations are up to date before the start of the new school year. 

DOH-Lee is hosting a Saturday clinic to provide services only for back-to-school immunizations. All students are required to receive the Tdap booster before entering 7^th grade. Children may receive the Tdap booster as early as age 11.  

DOH-Lee’s Immunization Program provides routine, childhood immunizations free of charge to children 18 and under. 

Location:         Florida Department of Health  

3920 Michigan Avenue  

Fort Myers, FL 33916  

When:                  Saturday, January 21, 2023 

From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins will be accepted on a limited basis. Call 239-461-6100 for an appointment. Travel vaccinations will not be provided during this clinic. 

Please remember to bring the child’s shot record and insurance card with you. You may also fax a copy to 239-332-9517 or email DOHLeeImmunizations@flhealth.gov.  The parent or guardian bringing the child must provide his or her photo ID. 

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. 

Follow us on Twitter at @HealthyFla and on Facebook. For more information about the Florida Department of Health please visit www.FloridaHealth.gov. 

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