Pinellas County Begins Offering Physicals, Immunizations

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — The summer break has just begun, but it's not too early for families to get a jump on next school year by taking care of their child's health screenings,

The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County is again offering its annual summer Back-to-School clinic services to students in kindergarten through grade 12 to prepare for the 2022-23 school year. Note that children going into pre-k are not eligible.

The school-based health clinics will provide school, sports and well child physicals, including immunizations, at no cost for clients.

Vision screenings provided by Preserve Vision Florida will be available at select locations, and basic dental services will also be available.

The last day to receive services is Monday, Aug. 8.

The services will be provided at no cost by appointment only between 8 a.m.and 2 p.m. at the following locations:

• Boca Ciega High School Clinic: 924 58th St. S.
• Gibbs High School Clinic: 850 34th St. S.
• Largo High School Clinic: 410 Missouri Ave.
• Pinellas Park High School Clinic: 6305 118th Ave N.

For appointments, call 727-824-6900 and select menu option 4. A parent orguardian must bring the child's immunization and medical records and be present for services. If the parent is not able to be present, a consent must be obtained prior to receiving services.

Forms are located here.

All Pinellas children entering kindergarten on Aug. 10 are required to present a school entrance physical, dated within one year of school enrollment.

DOH-Pinellas' school-based health clinics are a partnership with the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County.

For more information about DOH-Pinellas, click here.