The immunization (vaccine) schedule for the 2025-2026 school year calendar is available. From July 2025 through September 2025, vaccines are free to all MCPS students even if they have insurance. Vaccines include: Tdap, Meningococcal ACWY, Meningococcal B, Varicella and Human papillomavirus. Regular vaccines for children (VFC) clinic days are offered to children aged 18 years or younger. Please call the Dennis Avenue Health Clinic (DAHC) to make an appointment, 240.777.1050. 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 childhood vaccines are up to date for travel, but does not provide travel specific vaccines.

Vaccination records and requirements can be obtained/viewed online at no cost at Maryland Department of Health, click on their web portal (link below). The immunization clinic can provide a copy of a child?s immunization record and pediatricians can also provide a copy.

According to Maryland Law 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 immunization clinics at: 240.777.1050 (main office), 240.777.3380, 240.777.3160, 240.740.4430.