Information from Delegate Bill Frank:

Department of Health Encourages Parents to S.A.V.E.
Before School Starts!
Start Administering Vaccines Early

WHAT:

 

To assist parents in getting their children immunized before the start of the 2012-2013 school year, the Baltimore County Department of Health will provide recommended vaccines at no cost for children up to age 18 who are eligible under the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. The VFC program includes, among others, children who are eligible for Medicaid and children who have no health insurance. No appointment is necessary.
Parents must bring a copy of their child’s immunization record. Meningitis vaccine will also be available at no cost for students entering college.
WHEN & WHERE:

 

Monday, August 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Woodlawn Health Center
1811 Woodlawn Drive
Baltimore, Maryland 21207

 

Wednesday, August 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Eastern Family Resource Center
9100 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD 21237

 

For more information on childhood immunization requirements, contact the Immunization Action Program at 410-887-2705 or visit www.baltimorecountymd.gov/go/health.
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Baltimore County Department of Health
Drumcastle Government Center
6401 York Road, 3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD   21212-2130
Phone: 410-887-BCHD (2243)
Fax: 410-337-4751
E-mail: health@baltimorecountymd.gov ( mailto:health@baltimorecountymd.gov )