PG Schools Seek Extension of Immunization Deadline

Prince George’s County Public Schools will seek a 45-day extension of the date required to have students immunized according to Maryland’s new immunization requirements, giving parents more time to have their children vaccinated.

The original date to have kindergarten and seventh-grade students immunized was Tuesday, Sept.16; the new deadline will be Friday, Oct. 31.

Last week, Anne Arundel County Public Schools said it would seek the vaccination extension and schedule more clinics to get students vaccinated. And, Montgomery County Public Schools sought the same waiver last week.

Parents and care providers of students are encouraged to ensure that their child is up-to-date on all immunization requirements.

Prince George’s County Health Department, family practitioners, pediatricians, area pharmacies, store clinics, federally qualified health centers and all health care providers are offering required immunizations that may be covered by health insurance, offered at full price or on a sliding scale.

The following Washington DC Metro Area and Prince George’s County health care providers will see students requiring immunizations with or without health insurance according to their protocols.

· Children’s Hospital: 202-476-5000

· Mary’s Center: 202-483-8196

· Greater Baden Medical Services (at the following three locations):

o Oxon Hill: 301-686-1171

o Capitol Heights: 240-492-2500

o Brandywine: 301-599-0460