COVID-19 Updates: County Planning for Availability of Vaccines for Children 6 Months to 4 Years Old as Booster Shots Are Now Available for All Residents 5 and Over

Montgomery County is planning for the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months to 4 years old. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now considering approval of vaccines for that age group. Currently, County-operated clinics are providing booster shots for all residents 5-and-over.

Once vaccines become available for children 6 months to 4 years, residents may find vaccines at the following locations (list subject to change):

• Pediatrician offices
• Participating pharmacies
• County-operated clinics and partner agencies

Follow the County’s Department of Health and Human Services on Twitter (@MocoDHHS) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/mocdhhs) for updated information on when the vaccine will be available in Montgomery County. More information on appointments, as well as additional vaccine information, is at www.GoVaxMoco.com.

Vaccinations are important for every age group as they reduce the likelihood of a COVID-19 infection and the possibility of serious illness from an infection. Children who are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations are less likely to miss school or childcare due to illness or exposures.

COVID-19 booster shots for children ages 5-11 were recently approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and County-operated clinics are providing them for children who had their second dose at least five months ago. Clinics also are providing booster shots for all others.

County-operated clinics can be found at www.GoVaxMoco.com.  Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins will be accommodated depending on vaccine supply.     

 
County-operated clinics will be closed on Monday, June 20, as the County formally observes Juneteenth.