Health Department Announces Back to School Immunization Clinics – #ImmunizationsAug2022

The Garrett County Health Department reminds parents of the required vaccines for school students.

• A single dose of Tdap and Meningococcal vaccine is required for all students entering 7^th through 12^th grades.
• Two doses of Varicella vaccine are required for students entering Kindergarten through 6^th grade.

Several clinics for students in need of these vaccines for school entry will be held in August.  

Tdap, Meningococcal, MMR and Varicella vaccine will be offered free of charge and there will be no administration fee.  Parents are asked to bring a current copy of the student’s immunization record.  

Appointments will be required for all clinics and can be scheduled online at www.garretthealth.org  

To schedule an appointment at one of the clinics click on a link of your choice.

Clinics dates, times and locations are listed as follows: 

Garrett County Health Department – Oakland – Room 205 – 1025 Memorial Drive

August 11, 2022, from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/3116001297

August 18, 2022, from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/1926163001

August 25, 2022, from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm 

https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/6120119031

Garrett County Health Department – Grantsville – 28 Hershberger Lane

August 12, 2022, from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm 

https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/4146003291

August 19, 2022, from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/0163621069

August 26, 2022, from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/1921663001

Both COVID vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) will be available at these clinics for children five years of age or older. These vaccines are also free of charge.  Both vaccines are a two-dose series. The second Pfizer dose should be given twenty-one (21) days after the first dose, while the second Moderna dose should be given twenty-eight (28) days after the first dose. A child is considered fully vaccinated after completion of both doses. Children that have already received their primary series should keep up to date by receiving a booster dose if eligible. Registration for this vaccine will occur on site the day of the clinic.

Also, the Human Papillomavirus or HPV vaccine, will be available at these clinics to age-eligible students.  HPV vaccine is recommended for girls 9 to 26 years of age and boys 9 to 21 years of age to help prevent certain cancers caused by HPV infection including cervical, vulvar, vaginal, oral, penile, and anal cancers.  HPV will be offered at no charge for Vaccines for Children eligible students which includes those who have Medicaid, are uninsured, or whose insurance does not pay for the vaccine. There will be an administration fee for these students. Students with commercial insurance should bring a valid insurance card so their insurance can be billed for HPV vaccine.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call the Health Department at 301-334-7770 or 301-895-5355.