Ensuring That Vaccines are Current
We're partnering with UMMC to offer free UMB/UMMC Immunization Clinics on three consecutive Saturdays: September 12-26, 2020
While we know of some kids who are consistently thrilled about the annual return to a new school year, we’re also familiar with others who are fully resistant to the very idea of surrendering their summer vacations once classes resume every September. Yet we can’t think of any child who feels enthusiastic about visiting a medical office to fulfill the Maryland Health Department’s vaccinations required to attend public schools in this state.
Even so, inoculations are essential to maintain good public health, especially during a pandemic. So, while each and every year we focus our energy to confirm that students attending Promise Heights Community Schools are up to date with all required shots, in recent months we’ve endeavored to inform and remind families that their children’s vaccinations must be current before the September 30 Baltimore City Public School deadline.
On August 28, we partnered with the Baltimore City Department of Health to provide a 1-day free pop-up immunization clinic at the Druid Health Center office at 1515 W. North Avenue. We broadcast news about this special opportunity, via social media and the press.
These “by appointment-only” openings enabled a nearby walkable site from Upton/Druid Heights, while limiting the time families often experience when they visit the Baltimore City Health Department or private medical office clinics.
Starting this coming Saturday (9/12) at 10 am, we’re partnering with the University of Maryland Medical Center to offer free, “no appointment required” vaccination clinics. These three clinics will happen every upcoming Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm as a series on September 12, 19, and 26, perfectly timed to fulfill the Baltimore City Public School immunization deadline, and any child 18 or younger can come for their inoculations.
We’d appreciate if you’d download this poster and share it widely with your various constituencies and communities, as we’re hoping that countless families will opt to take advantage of this series of free and speedy clinics for their children.
And yes, while it’s true that no one likes getting shots, we want to thank everyone for helping support public health to limit the potential for various contagious illnesses, both during the pandemic and well into the future. You might even get a lollipop!