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Immunizations

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    Mailing Address

    921 N. Davis St. 

    Bldg. A, Suite 251 

    Jacksonville, FL 32209 

The Immunization Center
515 W. 6th St.
Jacksonville, FL 32206

(904) 253-1420
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Hours of operation:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Effective May 1, 2023, all vaccine services at Pearl Immunization Center have moved to Central Health Plaza, West.


South Jacksonville Immunization Center
3225 University Boulevard
Suite 200
Jacksonville, FL 32216

(904) 253-1140
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Hours of operation:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

3rd Wednesday
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 am only


Center for Women and Children at Central Health Plaza
515 West 6th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206

Hours of operation:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.


The Florida Department of Health reminds you that your best defense against preventable diseases is vaccination.  Vaccines help develop the body’s ability to fight germs, which cause certain infectious diseases. 

Measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, diphtheria, tetanus, polio, varicella, pneumococcal disease, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, influenza, meningococcal and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) are all preventable by vaccine. 

These common childhood and adult diseases are easy to spread from one person to another.  They are particularly dangerous to very young children who have low resistance to infection, and are more likely to develop serious problems such as deafness, retardation, brain and spinal cord damage and, occasionally, death.

Community members are advised to follow vaccination schedules based upon the appropriate age group for when the dosage is most effective.

Cost for Vaccinations 

Uninsured, Medicaid, and private insurance accepted.

Cash, checks and credit card payments accepted.

Vaccine Safety 

The Florida Department of Health continually monitors vaccine research and safety concerns.

It is important to note that, to date, there is not any scientific evidence that vaccines cause:

  • Asthma
  • Autism
  • Juvenile diabetes
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Sudden infant death syndrome

More information about vaccine safety

Florida SHOTS 

Florida SHOTS (State Health Online Tracking System) is a free, statewide, centralized online immunization registry that helps parents, health care providers, and schools keep track of immunization records. Ask your health care provider for a personal identification number so you can view your child’s immunization history and print a copy of your child’s Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680).

For more information visit the Florida SHOTS website. You can also call the Florida SHOTS Help Desk at 1-877-888-7468. 


Learn more about vaccinations by age group:

  • Keep Vaccine Between Your Baby and Disease
  • Keep Vaccine Between Your Child and Disease
  • Keep Vaccine Between Your Teen and Disease
  • Keep vaccine between you and disease (Adults)

By your baby’s six-month well child exam, they should have received vaccinations at three visits.

During each well child visit, talk with your health care provider to make sure your child has all age-appropriate vaccinations. They help keep your baby safe from disease and cut down on sick visits to your health care provider.

If your baby has not had shots or is behind in getting them, schedule an appointment at one of our Immunization Centers.

See the recommended schedule.

By your child’s 4th birthday, they should have received a series of vaccines to enter Pre-K or kindergarten.  Your child should also receive another series of vaccines to enter 7th grade.

During each well child visit, talk with your health care provider to make sure your child has all age-appropriate vaccinations.  They help keep your child safe from disease and cut down on sick visits to your health care provider.

See the recommended schedule

Teen vaccinations:

  • Protect against easy to spread diseases that are common in social situations such as dorm rooms and parties.
  • Help meet school and college requirements.
  • Continue the healthy start from vaccines received during infant, toddler and childhood years.

During each routine checkup, talk with your health care provider to make sure your teen has all age-appropriate vaccinations.  They help keep your teen safe from disease and cut down on sick visits to your health care provider.

If your teen has not had shots or is behind in getting them, schedule an appointment at one of our Immunization Centers.

See the recommended schedule

Vaccines aren’t just for children; they protect adults from diseases like pneumonia, tetanus and the flu.

Vaccine recommendations for adults include the annual seasonal flu vaccine and the tetanus shot every ten years. In addition, certain vaccines for adults are necessary based on factors such as age, lifestyle, health conditions, occupation and travel. Vaccines are particularly important for those with chronic conditions, who can develop extra problems from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Adults can experience severe illness from childhood diseases, so it’s important to know if you are up-to-date. During each routine checkup, talk with your health care provider to make sure you have all age-appropriate vaccinations.

If you are in need of or are behind in getting vaccinated, schedule an appointment at one of our Immunization Centers.

See the recommended schedule