County Sponsored Flu Vaccination Clinics Taking Appointments

Montgomery County Health officials have announced the dates for the county’s annual flu vaccination campaign. County-sponsored seasonal flu vaccination clinics will be held beginning in October, according to a news release.

Below are the dates and times.

Community Clinics Scheduled for Oct. 15 and 24 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Universities at Shady Grove Building II 9630 Gudelsky Drive Rockville

For anyone 6 months of age and older. By appointment only. Schedule appointment on the County’s website or call 311. There is no charge for vaccinations at this site. Flu shots only will be available. There will be no FluMist. Paid visitor parking is available in the Traville Gateway Garage or Shady Grove Garage.  See parking map for more information. The clinic is a partnership between Montgomery County Health and Human Services and the University of Maryland System.

Schedule appointments on the County’s website at https://apps.montgomerycountymd.gov/FluVaccine/ or call 311.

High School Clinics Scheduled for Nov. 13

There will be three free flu shot clinics for healthy, school-aged children (ages 3 to 18 years) by appointment only. FluMist will not be available.

Schedule appointments on the County’s website at https://apps.montgomerycountymd.gov/FluVaccine/ or call 311.

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018
1:30 – 4 p.m.

Kennedy High School
1901 Randolph Road Silver Spring, MD

Northwest High School
13501 Richter Farm Road Germantown, MD

Rockville High School
2100 Baltimore Road Rockville, MD

Preventing the Flu

Health officials said in addition to vaccinations, good health habits is the best way to stop the spread of germs and to prevent illnesses like the flu:

• Always cover a cough or sneeze with a tissue—then throw the tissue away.
• Cough or sneeze into the inside of the elbow.
• Wash hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze and before you eat.
• Alcohol hand sanitizer (minimum 60% alcohol) will help if soap and water are not available.
• Avoid touching the eyes, nose or mouth. These are places germs can enter the body easily.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick, too.
• Monitor yourself and your family for symptoms of fever which include chills, headache, sore throat, cough, body aches, and vomiting or diarrhea.
• If you are sick, stay home from work, school or other public places until you are feeling well.

For more information, click here for the county’s flu website.

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