Aug. 20 Last Day For Free Back-To-School Clinics In Pinellas

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County is offering its annual summer back-to-school clinic to students in kindergarten through grade 12 through Thursday, Aug. 20.

DOH-Pinellas' school-based clinics provide school, sports and well-child physicals, including immunizations, at no cost for clients in need.

Vision screenings, provided by Preserve Vision Florida, as well as assistance for glasses and exams (for qualifying clients) will be available.

The services are provided at no cost by appointment only between 8 a.m.and 2 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at the following locations:

• Pinellas Park High School Clinic: 6305 118th Ave. N.
• Gibbs High School Clinic: 850 34th St. S.
• Boca Ciega High School Clinic: 924 58th St. S.

Call 727-538-7410, ext. 2026, to make an appointment.

To help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, screening questions will be asked of everyone. Only one adult per family will be allowed in the clinic (unless there are two children ages 12 or under) and each person must wear a face covering.

A parent or guardian must bring the child's immunization record and accompany the child to receive services. If the parent is not present, written consent must be obtained prior to receiving services.

All new students in Pinellas County are required to have a school entrance physical, dated within 12 months of school enrollment.