Montgomery County officials are urging parents to get their children vaccinated now before the back-to-school rush begins in late August and early September. The first day of school for MCPS is August 26.
Preschool children through high school students can get the vaccines from their personal doctor or they can go to a county health clinic.
The county clinics provide the vaccinations at no cost. Parents must be present and have ID and immunization record if possible. Walk ins are allowed, but appointments are recommended.
Appointments can be made online or by phone. The clinics include:
Dennis Avenue Health Center – 240-777-1050
Germantown Health Center – 240-777-3380
Silver Spring Health Center – 240-777-3160
School Health Services Immunization Center – 240-740-4430
The clinics are offering these vaccinations.
- Tdap—Students in 7th through 12th grade who have not received a Tdap vaccine between ages 11 and 12 are eligible. The vaccine is valid if received at 10 years of age.
- Meningococcal (MCV4) – Students in 7th through 12th grade if they have not received an MCV4 vaccine between ages 11-12, second dose at age 16-18 years.
- Meningococcal B – At 16-18 years of age, followed by a second dose one month later.
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) – Beginning at 9 years of age.
- Varicella (chickenpox) – First dose on or after first birthday, then a second dose at 4-6 years of age. Note: two (2) doses of varicella vaccine are required for students entering Kindergarten through 10th grade and for previously unvaccinated students 13 years and older. Medical diagnosis of varicella disease is acceptable in place of vaccination.
- Flu (injectable) – Any child 6 months of age and older (available beginning sometime in late August or early September 2024)
- COVID-19 – The new updated 2023-2034 formula – beginning at 6 months of age.
