Free Required Vaccinations for K-12 Students
Montgomery County is reminding residents that the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is offering free back-to-school vaccinations for children from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade at multiple locations across the County through the end of September. These vaccines are available at no cost to County residents missing any required immunizations, and parents are encouraged to schedule an appointment to ensure their children are ready for the 2025-2026 school year.
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.”