LEONARDTOWN, MD – (June 13, 2024) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is hosting free back-to-school vaccination clinics for children ages birth to 18 years living in St. Mary’s County. Appointments are recommended. The following vaccines will be available:
- Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough)
- Meningococcal (meningitis)
- MenB (Serogroup B Meningococcal)
- HPV (human papillomavirus)
- Varicella (chicken pox)
A parent or guardian must be present and bring the child’s immunization record and any related school forms. Marylanders can view and print their official vaccination records through MyIR, Maryland’s free immunization record portal. A Spanish-speaking interpreter will be on-site to assist community members as needed.
To make an appointment, please call 301-475-6807 or 301-278-1412. Clinics will be held on the following dates and locations:
Spring Ridge Middle School-Based Health Center
- Saturday, July 27, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Thursday, August 1, from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 6, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Saturday, August 24, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Saturday, September 21, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Margaret Brent Middle School-Based Health Center
- Tuesday, July 9, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Thursday, July 18, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Saturday, August 10, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 13, from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, September 14, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
SMCHD Main Office in Leonardtown
- Friday, July 26, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
For more information about vaccination recommendations by age, please visit smchd.org/immunizations or call the SMCHD Health Clinic at 301-475-4330.
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