Mission: To promote and protect the health and safety of all people in Florida
through the delivery of quality public health services and the promotion of health care standards.
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Enviromental Health Services will be moving on June 9th, 2009 to the Casselberry Location (132 Sausalito Blvd, Casselberry).
2009-2010 School Entry Requirements
Prior to entry, attendance, or transfer to Florida schools (kindergarten through 12th grade), each child shall have on file a Florida Certification of Immunization, DH 680, documenting the following:
Public/Non-Public Schools Kindergarten through 12th Grade:
Four or five doses of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTaP) vaccine
Two or three doses of hepatitis B (hep B) vaccine
Three or four doses of polio vaccine
Two doses of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine
Two doses of varicella vaccine* for kindergarten and grade one
One dose of varicella vaccine* for grades two through eight
*Varicella vaccine is not required if there is a history of varicella desease documented by the healthcare provider.
Additional Seventh Grade Requirement:
In addition to compliance with all other required immunizations, children entering, attending, or transferring to the seventh grade in Florida schools must complete the following:
Effective 2009-2010, One tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, or a Temporary Medical Exemption expiring 2 years from the date of the most recent Tetanus (Td) booster
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Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
Take everyday actions to stay healthy.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
Stay home if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
Develop a family emergency plan as a precaution. This should include storing a supply of food, medicines, facemasks, alcohol-based hand rubs and other essential supplies.
