Revised: April 2009
Immunizations- Make sure your child is ready for kindergarten or for entering 7th grade.
See your physician or visit the Putnam County Health Department now. |
Putnam County Health Department
Location: 2801 Kennedy Street
Palatka, FL 32177-4100
phone: (386) 326-3200
For more information contact cynthia_ellis@doh.state.fl.us
Putnam County Health Department hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 AM– 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Wednesday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Friday 9:15 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Avoid long waits by making appointments - Health Department phone – 386- 326-3200
In addition to immunizations students must have a physical.
Appointments are available for immunizations on
Thursdays only from 1pm to 4pm.
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| All Grades need Hepatitis B Series, MMR and Varicella |
| 7th Grade Requirements: |
| HEPATITIS B - 3 |
| MMR - 2 |
TDAP- 1
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| Varicella (chickenpox) 1 |
| Immunizations for Kindergarten: |
| DTAP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) - 4 or 5* |
| HEPATITIS B - 3 |
| MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 |
| Polio - 3 or 4* |
| HIB (Haemophilus influenzae) - 1 to 4* |
| Varicella (chickenpox) - 2 |
| * two doses of Varicella vaccine (kindergarten effective school year 2008-2009, then each year an additional grade. |
| * difference in number of immunizations required is determined by the age the immunizations were started or if the required number were completed when the child turned 4 years of age. |
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Other immunizations that are available but are not mandatory
The HPV- Human Papillomavirus vaccine-This vaccine is recommended for girls and women 13 to 26 years of age. It is given as a three dose series. The HPV vaccine prevents certain types of cervical cancer in women.
The Menactra vaccine- This vaccine helps prevent meningococcal disease and is available free for school age children 11 and older.
Hepatitis A vaccine – This vaccine helps to prevent Hepatitis A which is a serious liver disease. It is a two dose series. Recommended age to start is one year old.
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