Question 1

What is the Back-to-School Health Clinic?

Accepted Answer

The Back-to-School Health Clinic is a community program that helps families prepare their children for the school year by providing required school-entry health services in one convenient location.

These clinics are designed to support K–12 students in Hillsborough County by offering services such as:
School physical exams
Immunization record review
Assistance with the Florida School Immunization Form (DH 680)
Routine immunizations (if needed and with parent consent)

The goal is to help ensure children meet school health requirements and are ready for a smooth start to the school year.

Important Notes:
Services are provided at no cost to eligible children
A $10 administrative registration fee per family is required to reserve an appointment
Appointments are required — walk-up services are not available

Question 2

Who can register for the Back 2 School Health Clinics?

Accepted Answer

Parents or legal guardians of K–12 students enrolled in Hillsborough County public or charter schools can register. Registration is completed per family, and a $10 administrative fee per family applies for scheduling and processing. A parent or legal guardian must provide consent for any clinical service delivered by licensed medical partners, and must attend the appointment or complete required consent steps during registration.

Question 3

What medical services are available at the Back-2-School Health Clinics?

Accepted Answer

The Back-2-School Health Clinics provide school-entry health services to help children meet enrollment requirements.
Available services include:
School Physical Exams

Provided by licensed medical professionals to meet school entry requirements.
Immunization Record Review

Review of your child’s vaccination history to determine if records are complete.
Florida School Immunization Form (DH 680) Support

Assistance with updating or obtaining the required DH 680 form for school attendance.
Routine Immunizations (if needed)

Vaccines may be available based on your child’s needs and your consent.
Important Notes:
Services are provided at no cost to eligible children.
A $10 administrative registration fee per family is required to reserve an appointment.
Appointments are required — walk-up services are not available.
Parents/guardians will receive guidance from a licensed medical professional to make informed decisions about their child’s care.
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Question 4

Do I need to make an appointment to attend the Back-2-School Health Clinic?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You need an appointment to attend the Back-2-School Health Clinic. Appointments help your family complete check-in, immunization record review, Florida DH 680 documentation support, and the school physical with licensed medical partners. A $10 administrative fee per family is paid during registration. If you arrive without an appointment, we may not be able to serve you due to limited capacity, and we will offer the next available time slot if openings exist.

Question 5

How long will my child’s appointment take?

Accepted Answer

Most families complete their visit within 45 to 90 minutes from check-in to completion.

To help your visit go as quickly as possible, please:
Arrive on time
Upload your child’s current immunization records during registration
Bring any school forms you have received

Your visit may take longer if:
Immunization records are not uploaded or available
School forms need to be updated
Additional review is needed by a medical professional

Uploading your child’s immunization history in advance helps reduce wait time and allows clinic staff to prepare before your arrival.

Question 6

Can I bring my whole family to the clinic?

Accepted Answer

We understand that coordinating schedules can be challenging. However, due to limited space and safety considerations, we strongly recommend that only the parent or legal guardian and the child(ren) with a scheduled appointment attend the clinic.

To help keep the clinic running smoothly and protect everyone’s privacy:
Only the parent/legal guardian and the child(ren) receiving services will be allowed in clinical and documentation areas
Additional family members may be asked to remain in designated waiting areas, if space allows

If you are bringing more than one child for services, please be sure to:
Register all children under one family account
Bring each child with you to the appointment

A parent or legal guardian must be present to provide consent for all clinical services.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and efficient environment for all families.A parent or legal guardian must be present to provide consent for clinical services.

Question 7

Are the Back-to-School Health Clinic services free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Clinic services are provided at no cost to eligible children.

A $10 administrative registration fee per family is required to reserve an appointment. This fee supports scheduling and clinic operations and is not a payment for medical services.
Appointments are confirmed only after registration and payment are completed.

Question 8

Why is there a $10 non-refundable registration fee if services are free?

Accepted Answer

Back-to-School Health Clinic services are provided at no cost to eligible children.The $10 non- refundable administrative registration fee per family helps cover:Appointment scheduling and system processingClinic coordination and staffing supportCommunication and remindersReserving your child’s appointment timeThis fee is not a payment for medical services.

Question 9

Is the $10 non-refundable fee charged per child?

Accepted Answer

No. The $10 non-refundable fee is charged once per family account, not per child.You can register multiple children under one account with a single fee.

Question 10

Is the administrative fee refundable?

Accepted Answer

No. The $10 administrative registration fee is non-refundable.

Question 11

What happens if I need to reschedule my appointment?

Accepted Answer

You may reschedule your appointment.
If you reschedule within 48 hours of your scheduled clinic date, a new $10 registration fee will be required.

Question 12

Do I still have to pay the fee if my child does not receive services?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The registration fee is required to reserve the appointment and support clinic operations, regardless of whether services are ultimately provided.

Question 13

Can I register without paying the fee?

Accepted Answer

No. The administrative fee is required to secure an appointment.Appointments are not confirmed until payment is completed.

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