Immunizations (Shots) for Children

• Information for Parents and Guardians
• Information and Guidelines for Physicians

One of the most important things parents can do to protect their children from vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, and polio, is to make sure their children receive all their immunizations.

The Health Department Immunization Clinics (see flyer below in both English and Spanish for current times available) provide age appropriate vaccines to children age one month through twenty years. Vaccines for Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Haemophilus type B, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Meningococcal, Pneumonia and Varicella are given according to the schedule provided by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Education and instruction about the immunization schedule are provided for parents at the immunization clinics.

To learn more, call the Immunization Program at 301-583-3300 (TTY/STS Dial 711).

Immunization outreach services are available to private providers, community-based organizations and parents to raise community awareness regarding vaccine-preventable diseases. Call 301-583-3386 to access this service (TTY/STS Dial 711).

Links

• Vaccination Requirements for School Year 2010-2011 (PDF)
• Free Immunizations for Children Clinic Flyer (English) (PDF)
• Free Immunizations for Children Clinic Flyer (Spanish) (PDF)
• Map to Free Immunization Clinic Locations (PDF)
• Basics and Common Questions About Immunizations and Vaccinations
• Parents: What You Need to Know About Vaccines
• Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
• Vaccine Safety and Adverse Event Information
• Get the Picture: Childhood Immunizations Video

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