LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 17, 2023) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will be hosting free flu and COVID vaccine clinics for children ages six months – 18 years. No appointments are necessary. These clinics are being scheduled in lieu of the onsite school-based flu vaccine clinics normally provided by SMCHD with the St. Mary’s County Public Schools.
Clinics have been scheduled for the following dates and locations:
“Vaccinations are an important part of preventing infection and serious illness from Flu and COVID-19,” said Dr. Meena Brewster, St. Mary’s County Health Officer. “We hope parents will take advantage of these convenient clinics to get their children vaccinated this fall. Local pharmacies and medical practices are also offering flu vaccine and the updated COVID-19 vaccine, though some may have age restrictions.”
For more information about seasonal flu please visit: smchd.org/flu
For more information about COVID-19 please visit: smchd.org/covid-19
For questions about vaccinations, please call SMCHD at 301-475-4330.
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Clinics have been scheduled for the following dates and locations:
- Friday, October 20 (2:00 – 6:00 p.m.) St. Mary’s County Health Hub (drive-thru)
- Friday, October 27 (2:00 – 6:00 p.m ) St. Mary’s County Health Hub (drive-thru)
- Saturday, November 4 (12:00 – 3:00 p.m.) Charlotte Hall Library
- Wednesday, November 8 (3:00 – 6:00 p.m.) Spring Ridge Middle School School-Based Health Center
- Saturday, November 18 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) Margaret Brent Middle School School-Based Health Center
“Vaccinations are an important part of preventing infection and serious illness from Flu and COVID-19,” said Dr. Meena Brewster, St. Mary’s County Health Officer. “We hope parents will take advantage of these convenient clinics to get their children vaccinated this fall. Local pharmacies and medical practices are also offering flu vaccine and the updated COVID-19 vaccine, though some may have age restrictions.”
For more information about seasonal flu please visit: smchd.org/flu
For more information about COVID-19 please visit: smchd.org/covid-19
For questions about vaccinations, please call SMCHD at 301-475-4330.
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