Montgomery County will hold a flu vaccination clinic for children from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Dennis Avenue Health Center. Public schools are releasing children early on Dec. 7.
Children ages six months to 18 are eligible to receive vaccinations at the clinic.
Seasonal flu vaccinations are available through private health providers, as well as retail locations throughout the county. Visit vaccines.gov to find a flu vaccination.
The vaccination clinic is free but appointments are required and may be scheduled online.
Montgomery County will hold a free flu vaccination clinic for children from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Dennis Avenue Health Center, located at 2000 Dennis Ave. in Silver Spring.
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The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year. In addition, good health habits can often help stop the spread of germs and prevent illnesses like the flu. Good health habits include:
- Always cover cough or sneeze with a tissue—then throw the tissue away or cough or sneeze into the inside of the elbow.
- Wash hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing and before eating. Alcohol hand sanitizer (minimum 60 percent alcohol) will help if soap and water are not available.
- Avoid touching the eyes, nose, or mouth. These are places germs can enter the body easily.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick.
- Monitor yourself and family members for symptoms of fever which include chills, headache, sore throat, cough, body aches and vomiting or diarrhea.
- If you are sick, stay home from work, school or other public places until you are feeling well.
For more information visit the county flu website here.
The Dennis Avenue Health Center is located at 2000 Dennis Avenue, Silver Spring.
