Health Alert: Flu Shots for the Baltimore Area

Parents in the Baltimore area, it's not too late to get a flu shot for your kid, tween, or teen. You can get one too!

Howard County Flu Clinics

HCHD General Flu Clinic (Ages 6 months and older)

• Flu shots or FluMist available - No Charge
• Howard County Health Department, Columbia Health Center, 7180 Columbia Gateway Dr., Columbia, MD 21046

Other Clinics Available

• Dr. Rafei, owner of the KinderMender Walk in Pediatric Center in Columbia is offering FREE injectable flu vaccines this season in an effort to introduce the community to his clinic. The clinic offers general pediatric services as well (for a fee- these other services are not free). He accepts many insurance plans, however. Last, the office offers x-ray, lab, and limited pharmacy dispensing services.
• KinderMender Walk in Pediatric Center, 6100 Dobbin Road, Columbia, MD 2104; Office phone 443-492-4000. www.Kindermender.com
• Office hours 7 days a week 9:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Baltimore County Flu Clinics

Baltimore County Department of Health Flu Clinic

The Baltimore County Department of Health is offering free flu vaccinations:

• Drumcastle Government Center, 6401 York Road, 3rd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21212

*Limited supply available. Residents will receive vaccine on a first-come, first-served basis.

For information about flu vaccinations for Maryland residents, call 410-887-BCHD.

Anne Arundel County Flu Clinics

2011 Flu Immunization Clinics

Flu shots or nasal mist are available at the flu clinic. High dose flu shots for seniors and pneumococcal vaccinations are also available.

• Health Services Building, 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis
• For more information, call the A.A. Department of Health's Flu Information Line at 410-222-7343 or visit AAHealth.org.

Weekly Walk in Clinics (Free)

• Glen Burnie Health Center, 416 A Street, SW, Glen Burnie, MD 21061; 410-222-6633
• Parole Health Center, 1950 Drew Street, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-222-7247

Baltimore City Flu Clinics

Free flu shots and other vaccinations are available at the T.I.K.E. Vans to those in need. Call 410-396-4454 for more information. T.I.K.E. Immunization Clinic Schedule for November 2011

• Free shots
• No appointment, first some, first served.
• Some adult shots are available

Free Flu Clinics in Baltimore sponsored by the Baltimore City Health Department and ACE Coalition:

• New Psalmist Church, 6020 Marian Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215
• Mt. Pleasant Church, 6000 Radecke Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206
• Bring your Medicare card as Medicare Part B pays for the vaccine.

Frederick County Flu Vaccination Clinics

The Frederick County Health Department will offer flu shots. 

• An appointment is necessary.
• The flu vaccine is available for children 6 months to 17 years of age. Adults 18 years or older will not be able to get the flu vaccine.
• You can choose between the Injectable Vaccine or the Intranasal Vaccine (FluMist) based on availability.
• Free flu vaccine is available for children 5-11 years of age.
• Flu vaccine is available to children 6 months to 4 years and 12 to 17 years at the following cost: FluMist, $26; Flu vaccine (by needle), $20.
• Payment: Cash or check only. Credit cards not accepted.

Schedule online or call 1-877-419-3409.

Learn more about flu shots from this comprehensive resource.