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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
School Health
Florida Department of Health in Nassau County
- 904-875-6100
- chd45webmaster@flhealth.gov
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Fax
904-428-5632 -
Mailing Address
1620 Nectarine Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Evidence of a Physical Exam
Must be completed within 12 months prior to the child's school entry date. Parents may submit the School Entry Health Exam (DH 3040) or provide a copy of an exam obtained from their current health care provider that includes the components of DH 3040.
- Parents should obtain a copy of their child's medical history/medical exam before leaving their current state of residency when moving to Florida.
Florida Certification of Immunization or Exemption
Prior to entry, attendance or transfer to preschools, school (public/private k-12), licensed childcare facilities, and family daycare homes, each child shall have on file one of the following:
The School Health Program is a component of the public health system that provides basic health services to public school students in all 67 counties. The goal of school health services is to ensure students are healthy, in school, and ready to learn.
Our services include, but are not limited to:
- Dental, vision, hearing, scoliosis, and growth and development health screenings
- Nursing assessments
- Medication administration
- Immunization records
- Student health care development plans
- Home visits
Additionally, school health registered nurses work closely with school staff and parents to promote healthy behaviors such as choosing to be physical active, and reduce risk-taking behaviors such as eliminating the use of tobacco.
To contact the school health coordinator, call 904-857-6131.
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