Immunization Program

General childhood immunization details

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

For information on vaccines and immunizations, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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.

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine Details

The MMR vaccine is FREE for eligible individuals 19 years and older who meet this criteria:

• Uninsured or underinsured.
• Born in 1957 and later with unknown history of receiving the MMR vaccine and no laboratory evidence of immunity or prior measles infection.
• Considered to be high risk for transmission of measles:
  • Foreign born with travel history or intent to travel to area with measles cases
  • Known to have lower rates of vaccine coverage or low rates of vaccine confidence (ie, Plain Community)
  • Healthcare personnel
  • International travelers
  • Living in congregate settings (homeless shelter, respite center, college dorms, etc.)

Please call 240-777-1050 for any questions and to schedule an appointment for the MMR vaccine.

MMR Clinic Location: Montgomery County Health & Human Services, Dennis Avenue Health Center Immunization Program, 2000 Dennis Avenue, Suite #1400, Silver Spring, MD 20902.

FAQs

1. How do I get a copy of my immunization record?

Options for getting a copy of your 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
  • View and print your child's record using Maryland's MyIRMobile portal.
  • Complete an ImmuNet data request for immunization records.

2. Where should I call for an appointment for other adult vaccinations?

Currently, we do not provide other adult vaccinations. We can provide information on local community clinics that offer vaccinations for a fee. Call 311 for more information.