The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will hold a free, vaccination clinic for school-aged children (pre-K through high school) from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, March 29, at the Dennis Avenue Health Center in Silver Spring.
Maryland law requires students to be vaccinated against a variety of diseases. Montgomery County is urging parents to review their children’s immunization record. The list of vaccine requirements may be found on the Maryland Health Department’s website. Free vaccines are available to Montgomery County school-aged children who are missing any required immunizations.
“It is important to keep children healthy, and ensuring they are up to date on required immunizations should be a top priority,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “This is a great opportunity for parents to take advantage of the free vaccinations offered at this upcoming clinic.”
No appointment is needed. A parent must be present and bring an ID and immunization record if available.
The vaccines available include:
- Tdap
- Meningococcal (MCV4)
- Meningococcal B
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Varicella (chickenpox)
The Dennis Avenue Health Center is located at 2000 Dennis Ave., in Silver Spring. For questions relating to this upcoming clinic, contact the DHHS Immunization Program at 240-777-1050.
