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Last verified: April 2026
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Tetanus shot cost in Florida: 2026 pricing, free-shot programmes, and insurance coverage

Tetanus pricing at major pharmacy chains in Florida follows the national pattern: cash $48 to $95 for Tdap depending on the chain, $0 with most ACA-compliant insurance in-network. The Florida-specific differences are in the state vaccine-for-adults programme and the state Medicaid coverage.
Cost data verified: April 2026

Florida state vaccine-for-adults programme

Florida runs the Florida Department of Health county clinics, accessed through the state Department of Health.[1] The programme is funded through CDC Section 317 grants and serves uninsured and underinsured adults aged 19 and above.[2] Eligibility typically does not include an income test; the criterion is insurance status. State residency is usually required.

State-specific programme detail

Florida runs adult immunisation clinics through county health departments under the state Department of Health. Section 317 funds flow through these clinics for uninsured adults.

Florida Medicaid coverage

Florida has not expanded Medicaid; restrictive adult Medicaid eligibility. The IRA expansion applies to those who qualify.[4]

Children under 19 in Florida have access to ACIP-recommended vaccines (including DTaP and Tdap) through the Vaccines for Children programme, regardless of state Medicaid status, if VFC-eligible (uninsured, Medicaid-enrolled, AI/AN, or underinsured at FQHC/RHC).[5]

FQHCs and county health departments in Florida

Florida has federally qualified health centres in most metro areas and many rural counties. The HRSA Find a Health Center tool locates participating centres by ZIP code.[3] Most Florida FQHCs participate in Section 317 and offer Tdap and Td free or at sliding-scale fee for the uninsured.

Pharmacy chain footprint in Florida

Strong pharmacy chain density in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville. Publix is a Florida-headquartered grocery-pharmacy worth knowing; Publix administers Tdap with pricing similar to Kroger.

Pricing recap

National pharmacy pricing does not vary by state. For the cash range and per-chain detail, see the national pharmacy comparison. For insurance coverage applicable in Florida, see the insurance overview. For free pathway options through Section 317 and FQHCs in Florida, see /free-tetanus-shot.

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References cited on this page

  1. [1]Florida Department of Health county clinics. Florida Department of Health. Accessed April 2026. https://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/immunization/index.html
  2. [2]Section 317 Immunization Program. CDC. Accessed April 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/funding/awardee-list.html
  3. [3]Find a Health Center (HRSA). HRSA Health Center Program. Accessed April 2026. https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/
  4. [4]Medicaid Inflation Reduction Act adult vaccine coverage. CMS / Medicaid.gov. October 2023. https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/benefits/preventive-services/index.html
  5. [5]Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program. CDC. Accessed April 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/index.html