The health department offers adult and child immunizations by appointment only. Call 240-313-3210.
Vaccines currently available for MVP clients include: Hep A, Hep B, HPV, Meningococcal, MMR, Polio, Shingles, Tdap and Varicella.
Adults who do not qualify for the new Maryland Vaccine Program may still call for an appointment on weekdays for the following vaccines:
Adult Vaccines
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- HPV
- Meningococcal ACWY
- Meningococcal B
- MMR
- Polio
- Pneumococcal
- Shingles
- Tdap
- Varicella
There is a cost for the administration fee and the vaccine received. The costs of vaccines are on a sliding scale, which is based on your income.
Please bring your:
- Up-to-date immunization record
- Insurance information (if insured)
How long does it take?
Adults: Visits are usually no longer than 30 minutes.
NOTE: RE: The influenza (flu) vaccines are not currently available at the Washington County Health Department; however, they are still recommended by the Maryland Department of Health. Please speak with your primary care provider or a local pharmacy to find out where you and your children may get this year’s flu vaccine and if there is any cost out of pocket for it.
Children and Adolescents:
Vaccines for Children Program (VFC): Children ages 2 months through 18 years of age who meet at least one of the following criteria are eligible to receive VFC vaccines. There is an administration fee charged for each vaccine, but the vaccine is free.
- Medicaid eligible: A child who is eligible for the Medicaid program. (For the purposes of the VFC program, the terms “Medicaid-eligible” and “Medicaid-enrolled” are equivalent and refer to children who have health insurance covered by a state Medicaid program).
- Uninsured: A child who has no health insurance coverage.
- American Indian or Alaska Native: As defined by the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1603).
- Underinsured: A child who has commercial (private) health insurance but the coverage does not include vaccines, a child whose insurance covers only selected vaccines (VFC-eligible for non-covered vaccines only), or a child whose insurance caps vaccine coverage at a certain amount. Once that coverage amount is reached, the child is categorized as underinsured.
VFC Child Vaccines
- DTap
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B*
- HIB
- HPV
- Meningococcal ACWY
- Meningococcal B
- MMR
- MMRV
- Pediarix
- Pentacel
- Polio
- Pneumococcal
- Quadracel
- Rotavirus
- Tdap
- Varicella
- Vaxelis
Non-VFC Eligible Children: Children whose health insurance covers the cost of vaccinations are not eligible for VFC vaccines. The health department will bill the insurance for the administration fee and the cost of the vaccine. Parents/Guardians are responsible for any costs not covered by insurance, such as deductibles and/or copays.
Non-VFC Child Vaccines
- DTap
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B*
- HIB
- HPV
- Meningococcal ACWY
- Meningococcal B
- MMR
- Quadracel
- Pediarix
- Pentacel
- Pneumococcal
- Polio
- Tdap
- Varicella
What to bring:
- Up-to-date immunization record
- Insurance information (if insured)
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
How long does it take
Children: The length of the visit may vary depending on the number of vaccines required and the immunization history available. Visits may take up to an hour or longer.
Adults can order immunization records for themselves or their children through Maryland MyIR Mobile. MyIR™ stands for My Immunization Record, a public portal that can securely pull vaccination records from ImmuNet, Maryland’s Immunization Information System (IIS). All users must be 18 years or older. Once registered with MyIR Mobile, adults will be able to obtain official vaccination records for daycare, camps, schools, employment or travel, if they or their children were vaccinated in the State of Maryland.
* Statement from the MDH Health Secretary Dr. Meena Seshamani on Hepatitis B vaccines for children – “This week’s federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) discussion and vote to change the hepatitis B vaccine recommendations for infants is an alarm bell for all who hold rigorous, evidence-based science as their North Star. The hepatitis B vaccine has been tested extensively for safety and efficacy for decades, and when administered within 24 hours of birth, is highly effective in preventing newborn infection. Delaying the vaccine or not completing the full series has no known safety benefits for children. The ACIP’s action will lead to worse health outcomes for Maryland newborns. Vaccines are one of the most powerful and effective tools to protect against severe illness and keep our communities healthy. The Maryland Department of Health will continue to take the necessary steps to ensure broad vaccine access in Maryland and protect our people.”
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For COVID-19 & Travel Vaccines:
The health department does not provide COVID-19 and travel vaccinations such as Yellow Fever, Malaria prophylaxis or Typhoid.
For COVID-19 vaccinations, please visit: vaxassist.com or vaccines.gov
For the latest COVID-19 vaccination eligibility information from the Maryland Department of Health, please visit: https://health.maryland.gov/covid/Pages/Vaccines.aspx
For Travel Vaccines please visit:
https://www.passporthealthusa.com
https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/OIDEOR/IMMUN/Shared%20Documents/MD_Authorized_Yellow_Fever_Vaccination_Centers.pdf
Resources:
UPDATED: MD Dept of Health Recommended Vaccination Schedule for School-Age Children, 2025-26
American Academy of Pediatrics 2026 Vaccine Recommendations
Vaccines Don’t Cause Autism. So What Does? (Your Local Epidemiologist)