Miami-Dade
County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is urging parents/guardians to check their
children’s immunization records to see if they are due for any mandated school entry
vaccines. Particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important for
children to receive vaccinations to protect them from preventable disease and
outbreaks. During the upcoming influenza season, the flu shot will also be critically
important to reduce the impact of respiratory illnesses in the community.
All M-DCPS students
are required to have the mandatory school age vaccines for the 2020-2021 school
year, including those participating exclusively via My School Online.
Parents/guardians
should not wait to contact their medical provider to schedule an appointment. Not
only are school age vaccines required for school, vaccinations prevent
illnesses that lead to unnecessary medical visits, hospitalizations and further
strain on the healthcare system.
The Florida
Department of Health in Miami-Dade County, Federally Qualified Health Centers, University
of Miami Pediatric Mobile Clinic and the Jessie Trice Community Health System provide
FREE or low-cost vaccines. Attached are fliers from all four organizations with
hours of availability and locations.
FLIERS
ATTACHED
For
the most up-to-date information, please download the Dadeschools mobile app to
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