Free ‘Back-to-School’ Vaccinations for Available for School-Aged Children at Multiple Locations

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

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 website at montgomerycountymd.gov/immunizations for more information.