For Immediate Release: Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Montgomery County will hold a free flu vaccination clinic for children from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Dennis Avenue Health Center, located at 2000 Dennis Ave. in Silver Spring. Children ages six months to 18 are eligible to receive vaccinations at the clinic.
Getting an annual flu shot has been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death. Flu vaccinations are also available through private health providers and at retail locations throughout the community. Find a flu vaccination at vaccines.gov.
Although the vaccination clinic is free, appointments are required.
The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year. In addition, 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.
Release ID: 22-597