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Free ‘Back-to-School’ Vaccinations Available for Children in Montgomery County

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


Per the news release: 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 2024-25 school year vaccination requirements.

Free vaccines are available to County school-aged children who are missing any required immunizations. Appointments are preferred. 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 montgomerycountymd.gov/immunizations for more information.