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With the school year approaching, it’s important to keep your children up-to-date on their required vaccinations. In Montgomery County, that just got one step easier.
Background:
On Wednesday, Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced a program providing free back-to-school vaccines. According to the July 16 bulletin, these no-cost vaccines will be available until the end of September.
In a statement in the bulletin, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich emphasized the important role immunizations play in keeping kids healthy and the importance of keeping these vaccines accessible. “No family should have to worry about cost when it comes to protecting their children from preventable diseases,” Elrich said.
What does this mean for you?
Vaccines offered include:
- Tdap
- Meningococcal (MCV4)
- Meningococcal B
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Varicella (chickenpox)
Eligible children must be:
- Residents of Montgomery County
- Of school-age, in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade
- Missing any required vaccines
Clinic locations:
Dennis Avenue Health Center
📍 2000 Dennis Ave., Silver Spring
📞 240-777-1050
Germantown Health Center
📍 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown
📞 240-777-3380
Silver Spring Health Center
📍 8630 Fenton St., 10th floor, Silver Spring
📞 240-777-3160
School Health Services Immunization Center
📍 4910 Macon Road, Rockville
📞 240-740-4430
If your child needs a vaccine not listed, the bulletin recommends calling a clinic listed above to speak with a member of its staff.
Read the full bulletin here.
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