# Fla. Stat. § 381.005: 381.005 Primary and preventive health services

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C381_S381.005

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 381.005
- **Heading:** 381.005 Primary and preventive health services
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 381 / Section 381.005

## Text

(1) The department shall conduct a primary and preventive health care program as part of fulfilling its public health mission. This program shall include, but is not limited to: (a) Acute and episodic care in accordance with chapter 154. (b) Prenatal and postpartum care in accordance with chapters 154 and 383. (c) Child health services in accordance with chapters 154 and 383. (d) School health services in accordance with chapters 1003 and 1006. (e) Dental health services in accordance with chapter 154 and this chapter. (f) Nutrition services in accordance with chapter 154. (g) Chronic diseases prevention in accordance with chapter 385. (h) Family planning services in accordance with this chapter. (i) Childhood immunizations. (j) Health education and promotion. (k) Regulation of the practice of midwifery.

(2) Between October 1, or earlier if the vaccination is available, and February 1 of each year, subject to the availability of an adequate supply of the necessary vaccine, each hospital licensed pursuant to chapter 395 shall implement a program to offer immunizations against the influenza virus and pneumococcal bacteria to all patients age 65 or older, in accordance with the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and subject to the clinical judgment of the responsible practitioner.

(3) The department may adopt, repeal, and amend rules related to the services discussed in this section.

History: s. 18, ch. 91-297; s. 975, ch. 2002-387; s. 50, ch. 2004-350.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 381.001 381.001 Public health system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C381_S381.001.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 381.002 381.002 Grant of title to prescriptive medical personal property to client.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C381_S381.002.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 381.003 381.003 Communicable disease and AIDS prevention and control.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C381_S381.003.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 381.004 381.004 HIV testing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C381_S381.004.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 381.005 381.005 Primary and preventive health services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C381_S381.005.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 381.006 381.006 Environmental health.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C381_S381.006.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 381.008 381.008 Definitions of terms used in ss. 381.008-381.00897.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C381_S381.008.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 381.009 381.009 Toilets required by department regulations; charge for use of prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C381_S381.009.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 381.0011 381.0011 Duties and powers of the Department of Health.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C381_S381.0011.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 381.0012 381.0012 Enforcement authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C381_S381.0012.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 381.0016 381.0016 County and municipal regulations and ordinances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C381_S381.0016.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 381.0018 381.0018 Application for and acceptance of gifts or grants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C381_S381.0018.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 381.0019 381.0019 Disposition of equipment and material; transfers to county health departments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C381_S381.0019.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 381.0021 381.0021 Client welfare accounts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXIX_C381_S381.0021.md)

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