Ocala, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Marion County is offering local parents another opportunity to obtain required non-COVID-19 vaccinations for their children.

The Department is hosting a drive-thru vaccination event on Saturday, July 16, from 9 a.m. to noon.

The vaccines are free and will be offered at the Department’s main office, 1801 SE 32nd Ave., Ocala. No appointment is necessary.

The Department will offer the Tdap vaccine that is required for all students entering 7^th grade, whether in public or private schools. That includes booster shots for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis, also known as whooping cough.

Parents or guardians with questions about what vaccines their children have received may contact our Immunizations staff or obtain a copy of their shot records by visiting our main office.

For more information about the vaccination event or vaccination records, contact the Department at 352-629-0137 or at dlchd42immunizations@FLHealth.gov.

About the Florida Department of Health

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