LEONARDTOWN, MD (December 20, 2023) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will be hosting a free covid vaccine clinic for all children ages six months – 18 years on Friday, January 19, 2024, from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the St. Mary’s County Health Department Clinic located at 21580 Peabody Street Leonardtown, MD 20650. Appointments are required; call 301-475-4419 to make an appointment.
SMCHD continues to offer the updated COVID-19 vaccine for children 18 and under who are eligible for the Vaccines for Children program. This includes children who do not have health insurance, those with a Medicaid insurance plan, or those who are American Indian or Alaska Native. Additionally, SMCHD is offering the updated COVID-19 vaccine for uninsured adults. Appointments for the updated COVID-19 vaccine can be scheduled at the SMCHD Health Clinic in Leonardtown by calling 301-475-4330.
Vaccination helps to protect against COVID-19-related serious illness, hospitalization, and death. Vaccination may also be associated with a lower likelihood of post-COVID conditions (“Long COVID”), which can develop during or sometime after infection and involve symptoms such as extended fatigue, confusion/”brain fog,” and breathing problems.
“Vaccination remains a key part of preventing serious illness from COVID-19,” said Dr. Meena Brewster, St. Mary’s County Health Officer. “Our team hopes this clinic will help parents get their children the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Please talk with your child’s healthcare provider about timing the new vaccine if your child has recently had COVID-19 infection or another COVID-19 vaccine.”
For more information about COVID-19, please visit smchd.org/covid-19. For questions about vaccinations, please call SMCHD at 301-475-4330.
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