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Childhood Immunization Program

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General childhood immunizations

  • Available for ages birth to 18 years
  • Cost on sliding scale

See our general childhood immunization details below on this page.

COVID-19 Vaccine

  • Available for ages 6 months and older
  • Cost typically covered by insurance

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Flu Vaccine

  • Available for ages 6 months and older
  • Cost free

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General childhood immunization details

State of Maryland schedule guidance

We follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended schedule (PDF) for vaccines for children ages 0 to 18 years.

Learn more about the AAP vaccine recommendations.

DHHS offers childhood immunizations throughout the year by appointment only for eligible children through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.

To be eligible for the VFC program, children must be 18 years and younger and meet at least one of the following:

  • Does not have health insurance.
  • Has Medical Assistance.
  • Has health insurance that does not cover vaccines.
  • Is Alaskan Native or American Indian.

Immunizations are available at the Dennis Avenue Health Center, the Germantown Health Center, Silver Spring Health Center, and the School Health Services Immunization Center at the Rocking Horse Road Center.

Call the specific location to make an appointment:

  • Dennis Avenue Health Center - 240-777-1050
  • Germantown Health Center - 240-777-3380
  • Silver Spring Health Center - 240-777-3160
  • School Health Services Immunization Center - 240-740-4430

Documents To Bring

If the child is covered by Medical Assistance, bring the child's Medical Assistance card.

Eligibility Requirements

Children age 18 years or younger must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Child does not have health insurance.
  • Child is covered by Medical Assistance.
  • Child has health insurance that doesn’t cover vaccines.
  • Child is Alaskan native or American Indian.

Children with private health insurance should schedule immunization appointments with their primary health care provider.

Fees and Payments

There is a vaccine administration fee, based on a sliding fee scale set by the State of Maryland Department of Health and based on family size and income. A child will not be denied a vaccination based on inability to pay the administration fee.

How to get a copy of your child's immunization record

Options for getting a copy of your child's immunization record include:

  • For children: Ask your school nurse for a copy of your child's immunization record. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) maintains an immunization record for each enrolled student.
  • Contact your healthcare providers.
  • Contact your local health department.
  • Go online

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