Montgomery County Offers Free ‘Back-to-School’ Vaccinations for School-Aged Children at Multiple Locations

For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 18, 2024

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is offering free vaccinations for school-aged children (pre-K through high school) at locations throughout the County until the end of September.

Free vaccines are available to Montgomery County school-aged children who are missing any required immunizations.

“Ensuring our children are up to date with their vaccinations is both critical for their health, and it is also required by law for students to attend Montgomery County Public Schools,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “We’re making it easier for families by offering these free ‘back-to-school’ vaccinations at multiple locations. Parents can beat the rush and stress of getting appointments at doctors’ offices by taking advantage of these easy-to-access clinics throughout the County.”

Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are available. Schedule an appointment here . A parent must be present and bring an ID and immunization record if available.

The “back-to-school” vaccine offerings include:

Tdap
Meningococcal (MCV4)
Meningococcal B
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Varicella (chickenpox)
COVID-19

Vaccination appointments are available at the following locations:

Dennis Avenue Health Center
2000 Dennis Avenue, Silver Spring
240-777-1050

Germantown Health Center
12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown
240-777-3380

Silver Spring Health Center
8630 Fenton Street, 10th floor, Silver Spring
240-777-3160

School Health Services Immunization Center
4910 Macon Rd., Rockville
240-740-4430

Visit the Immunization Program website for more information.

Maryland law requires students to be vaccinated against a variety of diseases. Visit the Maryland Department of Health’s website to learn more about the 2024-2025 school year vaccination requirements.

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Release ID: 24-329
Media Contact: Mary Anderson 3015297669

For updates and link to press release, see here: http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=45563