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Providers Authorized to certify the Form DH 680
Healthcare providers can create a certified Certificate of Immunization (DH Form 680) in Florida SHOTS. The form is legal and valid in the state of Florida for admittance to schools and daycare facilities. The algorithms set to complete the form are in accordance with the Florida statutes which determine who can certify each part of the Form 680 based on the medical license defined under in the statutes themselves. You can review which providers are able to issue each part of the form HERE.
Florida SHOTS Newsletter: August 2025
Keeping the System Safe and Secure Annual User Confirmation To increase security and only allow authorized users to access Florida SHOTS, Local Organization Administrators (LOAs) will need to confirm users within their organization each year. Seven days prior to the user confirmation period starting, an alert will be displayed when the LOA logs in to Florida SHOTS and the LOAs will also receive an email notification the day before. LOAs will have a 90-day period to complete the confirmation within Florida SHOTS. Users that are not confirmed will no longer have access to Florida SHOTS. Learn More! See step-by-step instructions for the User Confirmation process in our short video or this quick guide. See all Resources The Florida SHOTS information system is located on a secure server with password-restricted access. We use the latest encryption and firewall safeguards. All accounts are given access to the system only after we have verified that they have appropriate licensing in the state of Florida. Protected & Secure Did You Know? Many patients may have missed medical appointments, well-visits, and immunizations – increasing their risk for illness if they are exposed to a vaccine-preventable disease. Reminder/Recall tools can help providers identify patients who are due for or have missed immunization opportunities. For step-by-step instructions on how to run a Reminder/Recall Report for your office, check out our Florida SHOTS Reminder/Recall short video or guide. Also available in Spanish. Tech Tips Having incorrect or outdated CVX, MVX and VIS codes in your electronic health record's (EHR’s) immunization table can result in vaccine messages getting rejected and not transferring to patient records. Make sure to regularly review and update to ensure you have the correct codes. See below for important links: CVX code table: Immunization codes sent by your EHR to Florida SHOTS.MVX code table: Vaccine manufacturers table.Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) dates: These are the most up-to-date CDC patient vaccine information forms.
LIVE Webinar: Florida SHOTS Trending Questions
During this webinar we will go over trending questions that we have received from our users. These include completing user confirmation, activating user accounts, duplicate patient records, and Vaccines for Children inventory discrepancies. Click on a date below (in EST) to register, and feel free to add a question to cover during the session! Wednesday, August 13, 12:30pm Tuesday, August 19, 12:30pm* Spanish Thursday, August 28, 12:00pm
2025-2026 Flu Pre-Booking
Providers participating with the Vaccines for Children (VFC) or Vaccines for Adults (VFA) Program can now pre-book their flu vaccines within Florida SHOTS. Only the enrolled provider, primary or back-up VFC coordinator can complete the pre-booking. We recommend you review your administration data from the current flu season to determine the number of doses to pre-book for 2025-2026. Find step-by-step instructions on how to pre-book. Also available in Spanish.
Creating DH680 Forms in Florida SHOTS
Creating electronically certified DH 680 forms can be a big timesaver for you and your patients. By creating the form within Florida SHOTS, you not only save a copy that is accessible to schools and daycares, but you can create a Parent PIN that allows a parent/guardian to print it from home. Click HERE to access our step-by-step guide to make sure your office is ready for the school rush! Access the Spanish guide HERE.
Florida SHOTS LIVE Webinar: Tools for Back-to-School Rush
During the webinar, we will demonstrate several tools to help streamline this busy time of year. Topics include reviewing your patient's immunization status, recording vaccinations, creating an Immunization History Report, certifying the DH 680 form and creating parent PINs. Click on the below date (in EST) to register. Wednesday, July 9, 12:30pm Wednesday, July 16, 12:30pm* Spanish Thursday, July 31, 12:00pm
Flu Vaccines Expiring
With the end of the current 2024-2025 flu season approaching, flu vaccines will be expiring. These vaccines need to be manually removed from your VFC vaccine inventory in Florida SHOTS. You can find instructions for completing this adjustment, reporting, and requesting a mailing label for any unpunctured vials or unused syringes. Download in English or Spanish.
Monthly Live Webinars
Florida SHOTS offers “New User and Refresher Overview” and “Data Quality Reports” live webinars each month. Whether you need a basic overview to start using the system or need to ensure your data is successfully uploading to Florida SHOTS, our webinars will provide step-by-step instructions for successfully completing the functions. Click on the date to register! (EST) You can also register even if you are unable to attend and you will receive a link to the recording. New User and Refresher Overview: Tuesday, June 24, 12:00pm Data Quality Reports: Thursday, June 26, 12:30pm