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Child Immunizations

Florida Department of Health in Volusia County Child Immunizations

Back to School extended appointment hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 6-8, in our Daytona Beach and Orange City locations, and Aug. 9 in our New Smyrna Beach location.

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Immunizations reduce absences both at daycare, school and other activities and decrease the spread of illness at home and in the community.

Immunizations for children are always free at the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County. Prior to enrollment into a childcare facility, or to attend school (kindergarten through 12th grade) children are required to have a Florida Certificate of Immunization (DH 680 form, a.k.a. "blue card"). 

Learn more about Florida Immunization Requirements

Students entering 7th Grade

Before students enter the 7th grade, proof of current immunizations and additional booster is required:

To assist parents with getting ready to go back to school, the Florida Department of Health participates in numerous back-to-school events throughout Volusia County.  

Appointments

Appointments are required for child immunizations. Contact our Appointment Line 386-274-0509, to make, change or cancel appointment for your child. Customer service representatives are available to assist clients 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

Records

Transferring students in need of an official immunization record (DOH Form 680) must provide their immunization record from their previous provider. Records may be submitted in advance by:

  • Faxing to: DOH-Volusia Medical Records, 386-274-0518.
  • Mailing to: Florida Department of Health in Volusia County, Attn: Medical Records, Bin 103, P.O. Box 9190, Daytona Beach, FL 32117
  • Dropping it off to one of the Florida Department of Health locations in Volusia County.