Montgomery County Health officials hosting free back-to-school vaccination clinics

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Here's the locations of the vaccination clinics being held across the county.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced Thursday that they will host free child vaccination clinics during August to help families prepare for the 2023-2024 school year.

“Making sure kids are up to date on required immunizations should be at the top of the list as parents get their students ready to go back to school again,” County Executive Marc Elrich said. “It is important to keep children healthy and I encourage parents to take advantage of the free vaccinations offered at our upcoming clinics.”

Maryland law requires students to be vaccinated against a variety of diseases. DHHS says students who don't have proof of the required vaccinations on the first day of school must show proof of a vaccination appointment scheduled within 20 calendar days.

The back-to-school vaccine offerings include:

Tdap
Meningococcal (MCV4)
Meningococcal B
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Varicella (chickenpox)

Here's the county-operated vaccination clinics scheduled:

Tuesday, Aug. 15
- 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
  Dennis Avenue Health Center
  2000 Dennis Ave., Silver Spring
  240-777-1050
  Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred.
Tuesday, Aug. 22
- 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
  Dennis Avenue Health Center
  2000 Dennis Ave., Silver Spring
  240-777-1050
  Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred.
Wednesday, Aug. 23
- 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  Germantown Health Center
  12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown
  240-777-3380
  By appointment.
- 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  Silver Spring Health Center
  8630 Fenton St., 10th floor, Silver Spring
  240-777-3160
  By appointment.
Saturday, Aug. 26
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  MCPS Back-to-School Fair
  Westfield Wheaton Mall
  11160 Veirs Mill Rd., Wheaton
  School vaccinations and COVID-19 vaccinations will be available for children ages 5 years and older. Walk-ins welcome but appointments are preferred. Call 240-777-1050 for an appointment.