Hometown Health

28/07/2022

Important info for new parents and parents-to-be! 🤱👶🍼

20/07/2022

The Florida Department of Health in Lake County in collaboration with the Lake County School Board is offering school immunizations at no cost on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Thursday, Aug. 11, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Clermont Health Center, Umatilla Health Center and Leesburg Health Center. The following vaccinations will be provided: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap); Diphteria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTap); Hepatitis B (Hep B); Polio; Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR); and Varicella (Chickenpox). The COVID-19 vaccine will also be offered to children 5 and older if requested. If you cannot attend either event, immunizations are offered Monday through Fridays at the DOH-Lake locations. Please call 352-771-5500 for hours and appointments.

02/03/2022

The Florida Department of Health in Lake will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to district employees, eligible students and community members at select locations this month, including one elementary school. Participants must bring identification, and parents or legal guardians must accompany anyone younger than 18 who wants a vaccine.

16/11/2021

Covid vaccines available at local Lake schools. 💉

For information on eligibility, visit https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/departments/communications/news/details/~board/district-news/post/department-of-health-offers-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-on-lake-campuses?fbclid=IwAR2wTHSbKxfkSItH54wT1vxPz3UJvJBgXkMLUmXhfb8UsozMNaY9HId-hcE

12/11/2021

Where to find Covid-19 vaccines for children...

Covid-19 vaccines are now available for children ages 5 and up. No appointments necessary. 💉

For the latest local immunization information, visit the Florida Department of Health - Lake County website at lake.floridahealth.gov

26/10/2021

The Florida Department of Health in Lake is returning to Lake County Schools middle schools across Lake County Florida this week to offer second doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to those who received the first dose earlier this month. Boosters will be offered as well.

The events are open to district employees, community members and eligible students.

Participants must bring identification, and parents or legal guardians must accompany anyone younger than 18 who wants a vaccine.

All vaccination events are from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the locations listed below, and there is no charge to participants.
• Oct. 27 – Carver Middle School, Gym
• Oct. 28 – Eustis Middle School, Gym

10/09/2021

UPDATED COVID VACCINE AND TESTING INFORMATION -- The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) hours of operations for the three (3) COVID-19 Immunization/Testing sites starting Monday, September 13th till further notice:

DOH-Lake Community Health Site located at 560 W. DeSoto Street, Clermont.
Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

DOH-Lake Leesburg Site located at 2113 Griffin Road, Leesburg
Wednesday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

DOH-Lake Umatilla Site located at 249 E. Collins Street, Umatilla.
Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• Sites will be offering 1st & 2nd Pfizer vaccine doses & Covid-19 PCR Testing
• No appointments necessary.
• Dates and times are subject to change.

All Florida residents are now eligible to receive any COVID-19 vaccine as prescribed by the Food and Drug Administration. The Pfizer vaccine is authorized for persons 12 and up (all minors must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian).

02/09/2021

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02/07/2021

COVID Immunization/Testing sites schedule for the week of July 6, 2021 till further notice: (closed Monday, July 5th for the Independence Day Holiday)

DOH-Lake Community Health Site located at 560 W. DeSoto Street, Clermont.
Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Florida Department of Health Leesburg located at 2113 Griffin Road, Leesburg
Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Florida Department of Health Umatilla located at 249 E. Collins Street, Umatilla.
Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• Sites will be offering 1st & 2nd Pfizer vaccine doses & Covid-19 PCR Testing
• No appointments necessary.
• Dates and times are subject to change.

All Florida residents are now eligible to receive any COVID-19 vaccine as prescribed by the Food and Drug Administration. The Pfizer vaccine is authorized for persons 12 and up (all minors must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian).

02/06/2021

Second Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines available next week! 💉

For those that received their first dose at middle schools across Lake County last month, they are now eligible for the 2nd shot.

To find other vaccination locations, visit vaccines.gov

14/05/2021

Covid vaccine available for Lake middle school students (aged 12+) next week! 😷 🦠 💉

12/05/2021

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) for Lake County and the Lake County Schools is offering free immunizations for children up to 18 years of age (provided they are enrolled in elementary, middle or high school). 💉 👨‍⚕️ 👩‍⚕️

For more information, visit lake.floridahealth.gov

16/04/2021

STILL LOOKING FOR A VACCINATION?

Lake County will be accepting walk-in appointments for the first and second dose Pfizer vaccine beginning Monday, April 19, at the Lake Square Mall immunization site.

Walk-ins will be accepted between 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday (April 19 and 20), and 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (April 21-23). The site will be closed on Saturday, April 24.

Appointments may also be made online at myvaccine.fl.gov or via phone through the Sharecare system by calling 866-201-6909 (or 833-476-1031 for TTY users).

Receive the latest emergency updates regarding COVID-19 and the Lake County immunization site by texting COVIDUPDATE to 888777 or visit www.lakecountyfl.gov/COVID-19.

31/03/2021

Lake County Schools, in partnership with the health department, is offering the Pfizer vaccine to all employees and students age 16 and older at high schools across the county starting next week. Parents or legal guardians must accompany minors (age 16 and 17). Learn more here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ehrO0yLrlRHpYTcyvfbnrYqiYB14cLOVTVs3M7AaDso/edit?usp=sharing

01/03/2021

New info on expanding those who are eligible for vaccinations and where to get them.

DeSantis allowed vaccine access through hospitals for those under 65 with what are called comorbidities, or other illnesses such as cancer.

27/01/2021

Congratulations to Lake County and the Office of Public Safety Support on being approved for re-accreditation as an Emergency Medical Dispatch Center of Excellence. 🎖

The re-accreditation is awarded by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch - IAED and is effective for 3 years. It reflects the commitment of the staff in meeting the highest standards of care and practice available.

Lake County and the Office of Public Safety Support have been approved for re-accreditation as an Emergency Medical Dispatch Center of Excellence. More info: http://bit.ly/2YkXNE8