Miami-Dade Schools offering free vaccines throughout December

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is continuing its collaboration with the University of Miami Health System (UHealth) Pediatric Mobile Shotz-2-Go Unit to provide essential immunizations at various school locations throughout the district.

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The Shotz-2-Go Unit is administering all required vaccines for the 2024-25 school year, ensuring students are up-to-date with mandatory immunizations. Additionally, eligible students can receive the COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots.

To receive the COVID-19 vaccine, children must be at least six months old on the day of vaccination and have a completed COVID-19 vaccine screening and consent form, available on-site. Walk-up vaccinations are welcomed, subject to availability. Students under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Vaccination clinic schedule

The mobile clinics will operate from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the following dates and locations:

  • MAST Homestead: Tuesday, December 3 (1220 NW 1st Ave., Homestead, FL 33138)
  • Miami Springs Senior: Thursday, December 5 (751 Dove Ave., Miami Springs, FL 33166)
  • Felix Varela Senior: Wednesday, December 11 (15255 SW 96th St., Miami, FL 33196)
  • Westland Hialeah Senior: Tuesday, December 10 (4000 West 18th Ave., Hialeah, FL 33012)
  • Miami Jackson Senior: Thursday, December 12 (1751 NW 36th St., Miami, FL 33142)
  • Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior: Tuesday, December 17 (7977 West 12th Ave., Hialeah, FL 33014)
  • Miami Southridge Senior: Thursday, December 19 (19355 SW 114th Ave., Miami, FL 33157)
  • Miami Senior: Friday, December 20 (2450 SW 1st St., Miami, FL 33135)

This initiative supports community health by providing convenient access to required vaccines for students, helping families ensure compliance with school immunization regulations.

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