Seminole County Health Department

Our doctor referred us to the Seminole County Health Department to get our Rabies immunizations required by our travel plans to a remote part of Peru where vampire bats spread Rabies to village dogs and cat. We had called and arranged ahead of time because they don’t always have it on hand. When we arrived the first time we didn’t know where to go and the ladies at desk led us back to the Epidemiology area where they would take care of us. The staff especially Gladys Fernandez who administered the shots were very friendly and helped us with all our paperwork, scheduling and giving us the shots. We needed a series of three at a cost of $ 660, along with paperwork to submit to our medical insurance. Unlike the stories about shots to the belly, all our shots were mild and to our arms. If we happen to need additional shots, the first will be near where we were bit, followed by one other which could be done on our return if need be.

Having never been to a county health department office before, I didn’t know what to expect. But, when we moved from CA to FL this past summer, I was hit with an unexpected requirement for school registration that’s completely different than how it was in CA.
Thank goodness I was able to satisfy the school’s request for health records AND even get additional vaccinations that weren’t required in CA for another year.
I didn’t have an appointment. I thought I was just going in to get CA medical records transcribed into the FL format. But, upon my arrival I was informed that she would need 4 more shots. Being a new transplant, I hadn’t found a pediatrician yet. So, I was tremendously relieved that they would be able to administer the vaccinations right then and there. I didn’t have to come back another day… I didn’t have to waste more time going back and forth between the many offices. They gave her the shots AND they didn’t charge me either!!!
I went on a weekday afternoon. There was a minimal wait. And all of the employees were very helpful.
If I’m ever without insurance coverage, I wouldn’t hesitate to go back for simple healthcare. And, I’d be interested to see how their dental services are!

When I think: «health department» I expect THE worst. I’ve never been & from the horror stories I expected a ridiculous, horrendous wait time, overcrowded, gross people, rude & careless nurses &nasty facilities. My experience was the complete opposite. I was forced to go because my daughter is in between insurance policies right now & needed her shots for school. I went at about 10am, thinking I should have came earlier to beat a possible crowd. There was only about 10 – 15 already there & the front desk volunteers were very polite & helpful. Most of the people waiting were there for the exact same reason I was. They had cartoons playing for the kids, which I didn’t expect. I waited 15 minutes at the most. Our two nurses were very friendly & compassionate towards my terrified 5 year old. They were so awesome & made the experience painless, I couldn’t thank them enough. It was all over in just a few seconds & that was it! I refuse to go to any other health department (if I ever have to go again) I had no idea a place like his existed in Orlando & am relieved to know it does!

The Seminole Co. Health Dept. was a godsend for me! I am 27 and have never had the Chicken Pox. Since I’m teaching elementary school… I figured that this might be an issue. My doctor’s office told me that they didn’t carry the vaccine, so I’d have to go elsewhere to get the shots. I called around to various places in Orange County and no one seemed to carry the darn things.
One of my friends recommended that I try the local health departments, and after being informed that Orange County didn’t carry the vaccine either, I decided to try neighboring Seminole County. Fortunately for me, they did!
I didn’t have high hopes for a health department — I thought it would be dirty, run-​down, and staffed by very unpleasant people (I was basing this totally on past experiences I’ve had…). I could’ve have been more wrong! This location is not only clean but the staff is friendly and helpful. I waited less than 10 minutes both times I went in (it’s a series of 2 shots) and the nurses were so nice!
The price for the shots was reasonable and while I was there I asked about some other services they offer. They offer dental services, all sorts of immunizations, and school physicals. Everything is priced really affordably, so if you don’t have health insurance and need some of these services you should definitely give them a call.
The best part is that you don’t have to be a resident of Seminole County. They take Orange Co. people too!