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Immunization Information:
Links verified July 2011
1.  Summary of School Immunization Requirements:

  http://www.immunizeflorida.org/providers/imm_guidelines.htm

  http://www.immunizeFlorida.org/files/school_shots_web.pdf
2.  Bureau of Immunization Newsletters.  The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Immunization,  online issues may be accessed at: www.ImmunizeFlorida.org/newsletter.
3.  Vaccine Information Statements:
Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) are information sheets produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that explain to vaccine recipients, their parents, or their legal representatives both the benefits and risks of a vaccine.  Federal law requires that VISs be handed out whenever (before each dose) certain vaccinations are given.  The link below provides the CDC page of current downloadable VISs.  http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/default.htm
4.  Florida Immunization Laws:
    Section 1003.22, F.S.; School-entry health examinations; immunizations against communicable diseases
    Chapter 64D-3.046, F.S.; Immunization Requirements: Public and Nonpublic Schools, Grades preschool, Kindergarten Through 12; and Adult Education Classes.
5.  DOH Bureau of Immunization.  Influenza and immunization information.  Information & links
 
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