7th Grade Required Immunizations
Your 7th grade student needs to have required immunizations before returning to school on August 30.
Your child can receive these shots for FREE at two upcoming clinics.
State law requires all incoming 7th grade students to be vaccinated against Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDAP) as well as Meningococcal Meningitis before starting the school year. Students who do not have up-to-date immunizations may be excluded from attending the first day of school unless you can show your child has an appointment for immunizations within 20 days.
Immunizations can be obtained from primary care providers or from the Washington County Health Department. The Health Department has two vaccination clinics scheduled - one on July 29 and one on August 19 - where 7th grade students will be able to receive the required immunizations free of charge. Vaccinations will be provided at the Washington County Health Department, located at 1302 Pennsylvania Avenue in Hagerstown from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on both days. Students must be registered in advance.
Immunizations are also available at CVS minute clinic at 1503 Potomac Avenue (866-389-2727), and Family Health Care of Hagerstown at 201 S. Cleveland Avenue 301-745-3777. Both locations require pre-registration.
COVID-19 Vaccine for Students (NOT REQUIRED)
Families should seek guidance from their child’s primary care provider when considering whether to vaccinate their child against COVID-19. WCPS, in cooperation with state and local health departments, is following CDC guidance regarding fully vaccinated individuals. If a student is fully vaccinated and identified as a close contact to an individual who tests positive for COVID-19, the vaccinated student is not required to quarantine for the standard 14-day period as long as he/she is not experiencing symptoms of the virus.
If you need assistance registering your child for any of the vaccination clinics, please contact the Washington County Health Department at 240-313-3456.
Additional information about vaccines and immunization records is available from each school’s health office or from the Office of School Health at 301.766.8723.
Washington County Public Schools
Website: www.wcpsmd.com
Location: 10435 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown, MD, USA
Phone: 301-766-2800
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Twitter: @wcpsmd