Sarasota County Health Department: Immunizations

TOPICS: Childhood Immunizations | Adults/Travelers | Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

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Childhood Immunizations

SCHD administers immunizations (also called childhood shots and vaccinations) to children. They help prevent your child from getting measles, mumps, and other dangerous diseases. Also, children must be immunized before enrolling at any Florida public school. All children are eligible and there is no cost for required immunizations.

Learn more:

School Immunization Reminder [7-14-10, 27KB PDF]
August is Immunization Month [29KB PDF]
"Immunizations" (English) (Academic Year 2010-2011) [96kB pdf]
Lists Florida public school immunization requirements. Also gives information about SCHD Childhood Immunization Clinics.
Immunization Fliers in Other Languages (Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian)
[Links to Sarasota County School Health website]
"Immunization Guidelines for Florida School, Child Care Facilities, and Family Day Care Homes" [15KB PDF]
"Supplemental Order Form" [24KB PDF]

Childhood Immunization Clinic hours of operation:

Health Department Main Office (Sarasota)
(*No appointment needed. Bring records.)
Mon - Weds: 8 - 11:30 a.m., 1 - 4 p.m.
1st & 3rd Thurs: 8 - 11:30 a.m., 1 - 4 p.m.
2nd & 4th Thurs: 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m. - 12 noon
South County Family Health Center (Venice)
(*No appointment needed. Bring records.)
Mon & Thurs: 8 - 11 a.m., 1 - 4 p.m.
Tues: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 2 - 5 p.m.
Wed: 9 - 11 a.m., 1 - 4 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m. - 12 noon

For more Childhood Immunization Clinic info:

Sarasota (Ringling Blvd Office) - (941) 861-2784
Sarasota (Children's Health Center) - (941) 861-1400
Venice - (941) 861-3338
North Port - (941) 548-0100

Immunizations for Adults and Travelers

Immunizations are available to adults, including those planning to travel abroad to areas where immunizations are recommended. These are administered at our Adult Health Centers.

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Adults who get pertussis or whooping cough may dismiss it as a nagging cough associated with the common cold. They can unknowingly spread pertussis when they cough. Pertussis can be life-threatening in infants and young children. Health officials urge parents, grandparents and caregivers of infants and small children to get immunized against pertussis. You can do this by requesting the Tdap (tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis) vaccine the next time you are due for your Tetanus Diphtheria (Td) booster. Ask your healthcare provider or contact the Sarasota County Health Department for more information.

Watch this video to learn more about the sounds of pertussis in young children and what you can do to protect them.

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