Duval County Health Department phone, WIC, vaccines, records and Jacksonville health services
The Florida Department of Health in Duval County—often still searched as the Duval County Health Department—operates several Jacksonville clinics rather than one single all-purpose office.
The main number is 904-253-1000. Central Health Plaza handles major clinical programs, South Jacksonville provides family and children’s services, University Boulevard houses Vital Statistics, and Environmental Health operates from North Davis Street.
What does the Duval County Health Department help with?
DOH-Duval provides clinical, nutrition, infectious-disease, maternal/child health and environmental public-health services throughout Jacksonville. The biggest practical issue is choosing the right location before making the trip.
Family planning, pregnancy testing, maternity/prenatal care, pediatric care, women’s health, vaccines and selected preventive services.
STI testing/treatment, HIV care, tuberculosis services, disease reporting and refugee health screenings.
Florida birth/death certificates, WIC, pediatric dental, septic/OSTDS, public pools, biomedical waste, tattoo and other Environmental Health programs.
Major DOH-Duval locations in Jacksonville
| Location | Address / phone | Hours | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Health Plaza | 515 W. 6th St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 904-253-1000 |
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Women and children, vaccines, HIV/STI care, TB, Refugee Health and other clinical programs. |
| South Jacksonville Health Services | 3225 University Blvd. South Jacksonville, FL 32216 904-253-1000 |
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Pediatric care, immunizations, prenatal care, family planning, STI testing and children’s dental. |
| Vital Statistics | 3225 University Blvd. South Jacksonville, FL 32216 904-253-1620 |
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m. | Florida birth and death certificate requests. |
| Administrative / Environmental Health | 921 N. Davis St. Jacksonville, FL 32209 904-253-1280 |
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Septic, pools, biomedical waste, food hygiene, tattoo/body piercing and other environmental programs. |
| Wesconnett WIC | 5917 105th St. Jacksonville, FL 32244 904-253-1500 |
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | WIC nutrition, benefits and breastfeeding support. |
School shots, adult vaccines, travel vaccines and records
DOH-Duval provides routine childhood, adult and travel immunizations at designated Jacksonville sites. Previous vaccination records must be available before or at the appointment.
515 W. 6th St. Call 904-253-1420, option 1. Current published hours are Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
3225 University Blvd. South, Suite 200. Call 904-253-1140, option 1. Appointments are recommended because walk-ins can face longer waits.
Bring picture ID and all previous immunization records for every person needing vaccination services.
Duval County WIC locations, eligibility and appointment phone
Florida WIC provides nutrition education, healthy-food benefits, breastfeeding support and health referrals at no cost to qualifying pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children under five.
Call 904-253-1500, option 1, for local WIC appointment and program help.
Florida WIC’s statewide number is 800-342-3556.
Davis Street, Wesconnett and Emerald Tiger/University Boulevard all provide Duval WIC services.
Documents to prepare for a WIC visit
Family planning, pregnancy testing, prenatal and pediatric services
Family planning services include clinical care, counseling and pregnancy-prevention support. DOH-Duval lists both private insurance and Medicaid as accepted, and family-planning charges use a sliding-fee structure.
At Central Health Plaza, 515 W. 6th St. Call 904-253-1080 for women’s and children’s services.
3225 University Blvd. South, Suite 101. Call 904-253-2555; the general appointment line is 904-253-1130.
Pediatric care includes sick visits, well-child checkups, sports physicals, immunizations, mental health/psychiatric services and dental referrals/services.
Jacksonville STI testing, treatment and HIV care
DOH-Duval’s infectious-disease services provide STI education, counseling, testing and treatment. The Comprehensive Care Center at Central Health Plaza also provides extensive HIV/AIDS medical and support services.
Call the Comprehensive Care Center at 904-253-1040 for current testing, treatment and appointment information.
Services include HIV testing, primary and specialty care, case management, pharmacy/ADAP, behavioral health, counseling and peer navigation.
The Comprehensive Care Center currently lists Tuesday and Thursday hours until 7 p.m., with 8 a.m.–5 p.m. hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
TB testing, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up
DOH-Duval operates specialized tuberculosis services at Central Health Plaza. The TB number is 904-253-1070.
TB services include tuberculin skin testing and IGRA blood testing.
The program can use chest X-ray and sputum collection as part of evaluating suspected active TB.
Adult and pediatric treatment includes follow-up, case management and directly observed therapy when prescribed.
Duval County children’s dental services
DOH-Duval offers full dental services primarily for children ages 3–20, with children ages 1–2 seen on a case-by-case basis. Established patients can also receive emergency dental care when eligible.
Exams, cleanings, oral-hygiene instruction, fluoride treatments, sealants and X-rays.
Fillings and extractions are available. Root canals, orthodontics, crowns, bridges, dentures and extensive oral surgery are not part of the program.
The program serves Medicaid children ages 1–20 and other children who meet eligibility-screening requirements. A discounted/sliding fee schedule is available.
Florida birth certificates and death certificates in Jacksonville
DOH-Duval Vital Statistics is at 3225 University Blvd. South, Jacksonville, FL 32216. The direct number is 904-253-1620, and the published location hours are Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
| Record | Current fee | Availability | Important rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida birth certificate | $15 first copy $10 additional copies |
Florida records | Bring valid non-expired photo ID. Older pre-1930 and sealed records use the state Bureau of Vital Statistics. |
| Florida death certificate | $15 first copy $10 additional copies |
Florida deaths 2009–present | Cause-of-death copies require qualifying family/legal-representative status. |
| Mail request | Applicable certificate fee | Birth and death requests | Include completed application and a clear copy of acceptable ID. |
| Online order | Certificate fee plus vendor costs | VitalChek | VitalChek is the vendor authorized by Florida DOH for online ordering. |
Septic systems, pools, biomedical waste and regulated facilities
DOH-Duval Environmental Health operates from 921 N. Davis St., Building B, Suite 350, Jacksonville, FL 32209. The main Environmental Health line is 904-253-1280.
The program handles onsite sewage treatment and disposal regulation, operating permits and related local Environmental Health processing.
Regulated public swimming pools, spas and bathing places are permitted and inspected for sanitary operation.
DOH-Duval permits and inspects regulated generators and investigates complaints involving biomedical waste.
Environmental Health handles applicable permits, inspections and approved training related to tattoo and body-piercing facilities.
Certain limited-use public water systems fall within DOH Environmental Health oversight.
Some institutional/group-care food operations fall under DOH, but ordinary restaurants and most grocery stores are regulated by different Florida agencies.
Jacksonville refugee health screenings and referrals
DOH-Duval’s Refugee Health Program provides health assessments, immunizations and referrals for eligible refugees and other qualifying newcomers.
The current program says eligible refugees are offered an assessment within 90 days of arrival or becoming eligible for services, at no charge to them.
Refugee Health case managers help people with identified health conditions access physicians, specialists and follow-up services.
What to prepare before visiting a Duval County health office
Find DOH-Duval Central Health Plaza in Jacksonville
Central Health Plaza is at 515 W. 6th St., Jacksonville, FL 32206. Check the service list before following this map because Vital Statistics, Environmental Health and several WIC services use different Jacksonville addresses.
Official Duval County and Florida health links
Duval County Health Department FAQs
What is the Duval County Health Department phone number?
The main Florida Department of Health in Duval County number is 904-253-1000. WIC uses 904-253-1500, Vital Statistics uses 904-253-1620 and Environmental Health uses 904-253-1280.
Where is the Duval County Health Department?
DOH-Duval operates multiple Jacksonville locations. Central Health Plaza is at 515 W. 6th St. South Jacksonville Health Services and Vital Statistics are at 3225 University Blvd. South, while Environmental Health is at 921 N. Davis St.
What are Duval County Health Department hours?
Central Health Plaza and the main administrative offices generally list Monday through Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Individual programs can use shorter or different schedules, including Vital Statistics and certain Wednesday clinic limitations.
Does Duval County Health Department offer WIC?
Yes. WIC is available at multiple Jacksonville nutrition centers, including Davis Street, Wesconnett and Emerald Tiger. Call 904-253-1500 for local appointments.
Can I get vaccines at the Duval County Health Department?
Yes. DOH-Duval provides child, adult and travel immunizations. Central Health Plaza uses 904-253-1420, option 1, and South Jacksonville uses 904-253-1140, option 1.
How much is a Florida birth certificate in Duval County?
The current local fee is $15 for the first Florida birth certificate and $10 for each additional certificate ordered through the local process.
How much is a death certificate in Duval County?
The current local fee is $15 for the first Florida death certificate and $10 for additional copies. Duval currently issues Florida death records from 2009 to present; older records route to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.
Does Duval County Health Department offer STI and HIV testing?
Yes. DOH-Duval provides STI testing/treatment and HIV services through its infectious-disease and Comprehensive Care programs. Call 904-253-1040 for current testing and appointment information.
Does Duval County Health Department provide dental care?
Yes. The main dental program provides care primarily for children ages 3–20, with ages 1–2 seen on a case-by-case basis. Services include exams, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, X-rays, fillings and extractions. Separate dental services are also available to qualifying HIV/AIDS patients.
Who handles septic permits in Duval County Florida?
DOH-Duval Environmental Health remains a local contact for onsite sewage/OSTDS permitting and related processing at 904-253-1280. Florida DEP now provides the governing statewide OSTDS forms and rules, so use current DEP and Duval guidance rather than old saved applications.