Avoid the back-to-school rush for physicals and immunizations
Parents can avoid the usual back-to-school rush at clinics and health departments by taking care of immunizations and physicals well before school is back in session on Aug. 24.
The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County offers no-cost school immunizations for students through the age of 18. Health departments in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, Clearwater, Mid-County (in Largo) and Tarpon Springs provide vaccines without an appointment on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For DOH-Pinellas health department locations, visit http://pinellas.floridahealth.gov/locations/index.html.
Some DOH-Pinellas clinics are also offering no-cost or low-cost school and sports physicals through Friday, Aug. 21. Clinics at Gibbs, Northeast, Boca Ciega and Pinellas Park high schools and DOH-Pinellas’ Clearwater health department are offering the physicals on a rotating schedule for $26.50 or less, depending on family financial situations. School-based clinics are funded by the Juvenile Welfare Board.
To make an appointment or find out more about scheduling, call (727) 824-6900. Parents must accompany children and bring immunization records.