INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Florida Department of Health in Indian River County (FDOH IRC) is ready to help Indian River County families get what they need to go back to school.
FDOH IRC has been busy developing a back to school plan to help parents and guardians without a medical home get what they need for their children’s entry into school.
Certain immunizations and paperwork are required for school attendance, and FDOH IRC wants to help families get the needed immunizations and paperwork in preparation for the new school year.
“There are many things happening this time of year, and everyone is so busy that requirements for school can be overlooked. We are rearranging operations in August to help families get what they need quicker and easier.
We hope that our revised scheduling helps meet the school needs of the community,” said Cheryl Dunn, FDOH IRC acting administrator.
On Aug. 12, 13, and 14, Florida Department of Health in Indian River County will have expedited back to school services from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the main clinic site at 1900 27th St. in Vero Beach.
We will also be providing expedited services and extended hours at the main site on Aug. 15, 16, 19, and 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m..
Services available include:
Back to school immunizations with walk-ins accepted.
Copies of up-to-date immunizations and physicals (completed at the health department.) Phone requests and walk-ins will be accepted.
Limited assessments, by appointment for $25. Sliding fee scale applicable (general medical exam and school form completion.)
Complete physical exams and school form completed, by appointment. Sliding fee scale applicable.
Medicaid accepted. For those without Medicaid or insurance, a sliding scale fee will apply. Additional fees apply for EKGs, labs, and TB testing.
In addition to these special expedited services, we also offer regular back to school services daily Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at both the main clinic site located at 1900 27th St. in Vero Beach and at Gifford Health Center located at 4675 28th Ct. in Vero Beach.
For more information, please call the main clinic at (772) 794-7415 or Gifford Health Center at (772) 770-5151.
Check to see what paperwork you need for back to school. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
