Immunization Program
Free Back to School (BTS) Vaccines
We will offer free Back to School vaccines for all Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) and private school students starting July 2025 through September 2025.
For more information and resources regarding the new school vaccination requirements, please visit the Maryland Center for Immunization’s Back-to-School webpage.
Who is eligible for BTS
- You are a student – kindergarten through high school, and
- You are missing the required and recommended vaccines.
Children ages 6 months and older may receive the Flu vaccine.
Eligible individuals can receive these free BTS vaccines
- Tdap (catch-up) - age 7 years and older; routine Tdap - ages 11 to 12 years
- Meningococcal ACWY - age 11 years and older; Meningococcal B - age 16 years and older
- Human papillomavirus [HPV] - age 9 years and older
- Varicella [chicken pox] - age 1 year and older
- Flu (available in September) - age 6 months and older
BTS Schedules
Call us at 240-777-1050, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, for available BTS dates.
You also call the other DHHS County clinics for available dates and times:
- Germantown Health Center - 240-777-3380
- Silver Spring Health Center - 240-777-3160
- School Health Services Immunization Center - 240-740-4430
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.
FAQ's
1. How do I get a copy of my child’s Immunization record?
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.
Families can also contact their healthcare providers, local health departments, or complete an ImmuNet data request for immunization records.
2. Where should I call for an appointment for adult vaccinations?
Currently, we do not provide adult vaccinations, but we can provide information on local community clinics that offer vaccinations for a fee. Call 311 for more information.