Flu Information
The Charles County Department of Health will hold free drive- through community flu vaccination clinics for the 2020-2021 season. The flu vaccinations clinics will be by appointment only. To schedule an appointment and for further instructions upon arrival contact 301-609-6900 ext. 6018.
Get a Flu Vaccine:
CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, and missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations. The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine by the end of October, if possible.
Getting a flu vaccination during the COVID-19 Pandemic:
- Practice everyday preventive actions: Cover nose and mouth, wash hands with soap and water, avoid close contact with sick people, if sick stay home
- People at high risk or with an illness: Practice everyday preventive actions, visit your primary care doctor, health department or pharmacy in close proximity to your home
- Ask questions: Ensure your doctor, pharmacy, or health department are following the CDC vaccination pandemic guidelines
INFLUENZA VACCINATION SCHEDULE 2020 - 2021
DATE | TIME | LOCATION | COST |
WEDNESDAY October 7, 2020 | 2:00pm-6:00pm | Charles County Department of Health 4545 Crain Highway White Plains, MD 20695
| FREE |
WEDNESDAY October 14, 2020 | 2:00pm-6:00pm | Piccowaxen Middle School 12834 Rock Point Road Newburg, MD 20664 | FREE |
WEDNESDAY October 21, 2020 | 2:00pm-6:00pm | La Plata High School 6035 Radio Station Road La Plata, MD 20646 | FREE |
WEDNESDAY October 28, 2020 | 2:00pm-6:00pm | Westlake High School 3300 Middletown Road Waldorf, MD 20603 (Enter from Smallwood Drive W)
| FREE
|
WEDNESDAY November 4, 2020 | 2:00pm-6:00pm | Smallwood Middle School 4990 Indian Head Highway Indian Head, MD 20640 (Enter from Glymont Road)
| FREE |
WEDNESDAY, December 2, 2020 | 2:00pm-6:00pm | Charles County Department of Health 4545 Crain Highway White Plains, MD 20695
| FREE |
