LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 5, 2023) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is hosting free back-to-school vaccination clinics at the county’s two school-based health centers for children (birth to age 18) living in St. Mary’s County. The following vaccines will be available:
- Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough)
- Meningococcal (meningitis)
- 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 visit smchd.org/immunizations or call 301-475-4330. Clinics will be held on the following dates and locations:
Spring Ridge Middle School-Based Health Center
- Tuesday, July 11 (3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
- Friday, July 14 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
- Saturday, August 12 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
- Saturday, September 9 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Margaret Brent Middle School-Based Health Center
- Tuesday, July 25 (3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
- Friday, July 28 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
- Saturday, August 26 (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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