Childhood Immunization Requirements

DO NOT WAIT TO THE LAST MINUTE TO GET YOUR CHILD’S BACK TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS!

DID YOU KNOW?

Immunizations and a school physical are required to return to school for students going into Kindergarten and Seventh grade, and for new students coming into Palm Beach County.

PLAN NOW! AVOID THE RUSH!

Parents are encouraged to visit their physician or medical provider for immunizations if possible.

Those without a pediatrician can call DOH-Palm Beach 561-625-5180 Monday – Friday, 8:00am -5:00pm, to schedule an appointment.

WHY SHOULD I VACCINATE MY CHILD?

Please visit the Children's Services Council for answers to commonly asked questions about shots.

Florida Certificate of Immunization, Form DH 680 is the only document that the schools are permitted to accept as proof of immunization.

FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

• FORM DH 680 REQUESTS (SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION CERTIFICATES)
• FORM DH 681 REQUESTS (RELIGIOUS EXEMPTIONS/VACCINE WAIVERS)
• ANY OUT OF STATE/COUNTY IMMUNIZATION RECORD TRANSFER REQUESTS
• IMMUNIZATION HISTORY REQUESTS

Please fill out your request using our portal page below:

https://rwces.floridahealth.gov/Immunization/ImmunizationForm?county=palmbeach

In addition to your pediatrician or DOH, your child can also get their back-to-school immunizations at one of the many local Federally Qualified Health Center clinics listed below:

For more general information on Back to School Immunizations, please see these links:

https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/immunization/children-and-adolescents/school-immunization-requirements/index.html

School Immunization Brochure

School Immunization Brochure - Spanish