During Back-to-School time (August and September 2023 only) vaccines are free to all MCPS students even if they have insurance (see link for locations). Vaccines include: Tdap, Meningococcal ACWY, Meningococcal B, Varicella and Human papillomavirus. After September, regular vaccine for children (VFC) clinic days are offered to children aged 18 years or younger. At least one of the following criteria must be met to be eligible for free recommended immunizations:
The child does not have health insurance; the child is covered by Medicaid; the child has health insurance that does not cover vaccines; or child is Alaskan native or American Indian.
Note: the office will ensure recommended vaccines are up to date for travel, but does not provide travel specific vaccines. Appointments are available on Tuesdays. Contact Dennis Avenue Health Center, 2000 Dennis Avenue, Silver Spring. Call 240.777.1050 to set up an appointment; School Health Services Immunization Center, 4910 Macon Road, Rockville, MD 20852. Call 240-740-4430, and the Germantown Health Center, 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, 240.777.3380 for an appointment.
Children with private health coverage should schedule immunization appointments with their primary health care provider.
Vaccination records and requirements can be obtained/viewed online at no cost at Maryland Department of Health, click on their web portal (link below). According to Maryland Law (COMAR) a parent may delegate verbally or in writing the parent's authority to consent to the immunization of a minor to any of the following individuals: A grandparent; an adult brother or sister; an adult aunt or uncle; a stepparent; or any other adult who has care and control of the minor.
Online users who have additional questions and would like to be contacted by a departmental staff member may contact the office at: 240.777.1050.
