Health Department Announces Flu Vaccination Clinics for Children

Free vaccinations for the uninsured between the ages of 6 months and 18 years. FREDERICK, MD – The Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) will be offering fluvaccinations at no cost to children 6 months through 18 years of age who do not have healthinsurance, have health insurance that does not cover the cost of immunizations, or who areunable to get the vaccinated by their healthcare provider. FCHD encourages all FrederickCounty residents to get a flu vaccination this season. Flu vaccine is readily available in ourcommunity, so the Health Department’s focus will continue to be prioritizing children who areuninsured or who do not have a medical home.Appointments are required to receive the vaccine and for convenience, the scheduled datesbelow are FCPS holidays for students. Please call 301-600-1733 to schedule an appointment.• Thursday, October 3rd 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.• Monday, October 28th 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Important information for Parents or Guardians:• Children 17 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.• If parent or guardian will not be bringing their child, they must send a written note giving the individual bringing the child authorization to have the child vaccinated.• All vaccinated children are required to remain at the clinic for observation after vaccination.The vaccines are only available in injection (the shot) form and are being provided by theMaryland Department of Health (MDH).FCHD does not have available flu vaccine for adults 19 years of age and older. Adults shouldcontact their healthcare provider or get a flu vaccine at one of the many locations in thecommunity, such as pharmacies and grocery stores. To find a location, visit Vaccines.gov.People most susceptible to the flu and its complications include:• Children younger than 5 years of age• People 65 years of age and older• Pregnant women• People with health issues such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease• People who take medications that weaken the immune system such as chemotherapy.To learn more about flu or flu vaccination clinics please call the FCHD Flu Information Line, 301-600-3035, or visit Health.FrederickCountyMD.gov/Immunization. Additional information about flucan be found at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at CDC.gov/flu.