For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Montgomery County health officials are urging all residents to get a flu vaccination and the County will hold clinics for adults and children in October and November. Getting a flu vaccination does not protect against COVID-19, but flu shots have been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death.
Seasonal flu vaccinations are available through private health providers, as well as at retail locations throughout the community. County-sponsored seasonal flu vaccination clinics will include clinics for adults and for children ages six months and older. The County will offer flu shots only. High-dose flu vaccine and FluMist will not be available.
Anyone not wanting to get the flu should receive the seasonal flu vaccination, particularly the elderly, household members living with children younger than six months of age, health care workers and individuals with chronic illnesses.
The schedule for County-operated clinics:
Paid visitor parking is available in the Traville Gateway Garage or Shady Grove Garage. See parking map for more information.
The clinics are a partnership between Montgomery County Health and Human Services and the University of Maryland System.
A flu clinic for anyone six months and older will be held:
School age children up to 18 years of age can also visit the weekly Immunization Clinic every Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dennis Avenue Health Center for flu vaccine, but appointments are required. Call 240-777-1050 for an appointment.
The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits can often help stop the spread of germs and prevent illnesses like the flu. Good health habits include:
See the County’s flu website for more information.
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Release ID: 22-516