Miami Dade County Parent Portal

There’s only two weeks left before school starts and the Health Departments of Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties are offering free immunizations shots. Students in Kindergarten and 7th-grade are required to have proof of vaccinations. Here’s where to go, and who to call:

BROWARD COUNTY

IMMUNIZATIONS will be offered on the following dates and times:

INSIDE THE LAUDERHILL MALL

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

August 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18 & 19 – 9:00am to 3:00pm

Thursday August 7 & 14 – 9:00am to 7:00pm

School physicals and religious exemptions will not be provided at the Lauderhill Mall. For information on school physicals and religious exemptions call (954) 467-4705.

Florida requires certain vaccines to be administered before children may enroll and attend childcare and school. For information on immunization schedules visit: or call, (954) 467-4705.

In order to be vaccinated, each child must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Parent or legal guardian should remember to bring the child’s immunization records.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County provides free back-to-school immunizations to children between the ages of 2 months through 18 years of age. Please see the below clinic schedule for locations and hours.

West Perrine Center Little Haiti Health Center

18255 Homestead Avenue 300 NE 80th Terrace

Miami, Florida 33157 Miami, Florida 33138

Mon.- Fri. (8 am – 3:30 pm) Mon., Wed. & Fri. (8 am – 3:30 pm)

North Miami Clinic Downtown Clinic

14101 NW 8th Avenue 1350 NW 14th Street

North Miami, Florida 33168 Miami, Florida 33125

Tues. & Thurs. (8 am – 3:30 pm) Mon. – Fri. (8 am – 3:30 pm)

If you need additional information, please contact the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County’s Immunization Program at 786-845-0550.

PALM BEACH COUNTY

The 2014-2015 school year requires all students in grades 7 to 12 to have proof of one dose of Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine or have documentation from a provider of having chickenpox. These students also need proof of receiving one dose of Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap) Booster. All students in every grade should have received other vaccines like Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Polio and have an up to date form 680 on file as proof of receipt.