The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is offering free back-to-school vaccinations for children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade who live in the County and are missing required immunizations. Vaccines are available by appointment at multiple clinic locations through the end of September to help students meet state vaccination requirements for the 2025–2026 school year.
Per the news release: “The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) offers free back-to-school vaccinations for school-aged children from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade at several locations across the County from now through the end of September.
These vaccinations are available at no cost to children who live in Montgomery County and are missing any required immunizations to attend school.
“Making sure kids are up to date on their vaccines is one of the simplest ways we can keep them healthy and ready to learn,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “I’m glad our Health and Human Services team is making it easier for families by offering free back-to-school shots at convenient locations across the County. No family should have to worry about cost when it comes to protecting their children from preventable diseases. If your child is missing any vaccines, I encourage you to make an appointment now so they can start the school year on track.”
The “back-to-school” vaccine offerings include:
- Tdap
- Meningococcal (MCV4)
- Meningococcal B
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Varicella (chickenpox)
To schedule an appointment, parents or guardians must call one of the DHHS County clinics:
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
A parent or guardian must be present and bring an ID and immunization record if available.
Call one of the DHHS County clinics to speak with a staff member if a child needs vaccines other than those currently offered.
Visit the Immunization Program
website
for more information.
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 2025-2026 school year vaccination requirements.”
