Immunizations

Immunizations to prevent serious and/or deadly diseases are one of the greatest successes of the 20th century. Immunization-preventable diseases are at their lowest levels ever.

Immunizations Are Not Just For Kids
Adult immunizations are available at the health department. Call 352-540-6800 for more information.

Parent Immunization Schedule for ages 7-18

Immunization Office Schedule  

Low or no-cost school shots

Kindergarten and 7^th grade students must provide proof of immunizations before they can return to school. To help parents avoid the back to school rush, the Florida Department of Health is offering immunizations throughout the summer.

Spring Hill

Immunizations for children 0 to 18 years and adults are available Monday through Friday, by appointment, 352-540-6800 at our Spring Hill office, 7551 Forests Oaks Boulevard. Walk-ins are welcomed.

Brooksville:

Immunizations for children 0 to 18 years and adults are available on the 2nd and 4th Mondays and every Monday through Wednesday by appointment, 352-540-6800 at our Brooksville office, 300 South Main Street. Walk-ins are welcomed.

Childhood Immunizations 

All high-risk infants 6 months old are tracked to ensure that they have begun their immunization series. Children are again tracked at age 2 to see if they are up-to-date or if they lack any immunizations.

Children begin receiving immunizations at about the age of 2 months. By the time they are 2 years old they should have received 15 shots protecting them against a variety of diseases, including:

• Polio 
• Diphtheria 
• Pertussis (Whooping Cough)   
• Tetanus 
• Measles  
• Mumps 
• Varicella ( chicken pox)   
• Haemophilus (HIB)
• Rubella  
• Hepatitis B
• Pneumococcal Infection  

The timing and spacing of immunizations is important and, if given correctly, increases their effectiveness. Children begin receiving immunizations at about the age of 2 months. By the time they are 2 years old they should have received 15 shots protecting them against a variety of diseases. The immunizations for Pneumococcal Conjugate is a requirement for daycare in the State of Florida.

Immunizations are provided for children and adults. Walk-ins are welcomed, although appointments are encouraged to better serve the community.  To make an appointment, call 352-540-6800.

Most children are covered under the federal program of immunizations for children, thereby there is no cost to parents or out-of-pocket charge.

Immunization Record Request 

To request a copy of  your child's Hernando County Health Department's immunization record,  the complete name, date of birth and social security number is required. If no immunizations are administered, when requesting the child's record, there is a $10.00 fee. 

Parents with proper identification can pick up a copy of the immunization record from any County Health Department Office in the state of Florida. All County Health Departments are part of the state immunization registry FLSHOTS.  For out-of-state requests of Hernando County Health Department's immunization records or additional information please call  (352) 540-6800

Adult Immunizations 

Adult immunizations are available and include tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox) hepatitis A and B, pneumonia, and flu immunizations when in season. Adults immunizations are by appointment only. Prices for adult immunizations vary, please call (352) 540-6800 x 82052 for more information.

Travel Immunizations 

More Information 

Links 

• Immunize Your Family
• Recommended Immunizations for Children Birth Through 6 Years
• National Immunization Program
• Parents' Guide to Childhood Immunizations
• Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
• National,Regional,State and Selected Local Area Immunization Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13-17 Years - United States, 2014
• NIS Teen Summary - Immunization Coverage
• American Academy of Pediatrics