Immunization Program

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Immunization Program

During these times of the Coronavirus (CoVID-19) pandemic, we are offering reduced immunization services including:

  • Clients will be seen by appointment only.  For an appointment, please call our office at 410-396-4454, Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
  • Whenever possible, registration, including the collection of vaccination records and insurance cards, will be completed in advance when the client/parent schedules their appointment.
  • Clients and their parents/guardians will need to be wearing face coverings at all times.
  • Clients and their parents/guardians will be screened for temperature and CoVID-19 symptoms.  Clients having a temperature and/or CoVID-19 symptoms will be rescheduled.
  • Please respect social distancing.

*** Visit the Baltimore City's website for additional information on Coronavirus (CoVID-19)The Maryland Department of Health also offers Coronavirus information on its website.

*** Our T.I.K.E. immunization clinics are offering free 2024-2025 Coronavirus (CoVID-19) vaccinations to children and adults who have no medical insurance, who have Medicaid, or whose medical insurance does not cover immunizations.  For children and adolescents, CoVID-19 clinics are by appointment on Mondays - Thursdays, and by walking-in (no appointment needed) on Fridays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Children may receive their CoVID-19 shots alongside other routine vaccinations.  T.I.K.E. Adult CoVID-19 clinics will be held at our Eastern Health District (1200 E Fayette St - 21202) on Fridays, only, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.  Walk-ins for Friday adult clinics are welcome.  Please see the attached TIKE CoVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination Walk-In Clinic Schedule for December 2024.  Additional Baltimore City CoVID-19 vaccination Clinics can be found here.

FIGHT THE FLU - Cold, wintry weather brings an increased chance of catching the flu (influenza).  The flu is spread from person to person by coughing and sneezing, or by direct contact with infected people or contaminated objects.  During these times of Coronavirus (CoVID-19), protecting yourself against the flu is even more import to safeguard you and your family's health.  Just like with CoVID-19, you can take effective, common sense measures to help prevent yourself and others from catching the flu including: (1) wash your hands; (2) cover your sneezes and coughs; (3) wear a face covering; (4) avoid close contact with people who are sick and generally practice social distancing; and, (5) stay home when you are sick.  For additional information, please go to the Baltimore City Health Department's Flu site.

Vaccinations are a proven and safe way to help your body's immune system fight the flu.  This year, our T.I.K.E. clinics will be giving free flu vaccinations to children who are at least 6 months old, adolescents and adults.  For children and adolescents, flu clinics are by appointment on Mondays - Thursdays, and by walking-in (no appointment needed) on Fridays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Children may receive their flu shots alongside other routine vaccinations.  Adult flu clinics will be held at our Eastern Health District (1200 E Fayette St - 21202) on Fridays, only, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.  Walk-ins for Friday adult clinics are welcome. 

 

The Baltimore City Health Department’s Immunization Program offers services to help prevent vaccine-preventable disease, conduct disease surveillance, and provide and monitor immunization-related health education and community outreach.

  • Free T.I.K.E. Clinics to those children and adolescents who qualify.  Please see the attached TIKE Pediatrics and Adolescent Vaccination Clinic Schedule for December 2024.
  • Baltimore’s Immunization Registry Project (B.I.R.P.) works with the Maryland Department of Health's "ImmuNET" immunization information system to collect and securely disclose vaccination records for children – adolescents – young adults.  Call:  410-545-3048.
  • Community Education and Outreach.  Call:  410-396-7575
  • The Baltimore City Health Department's Lead Poisoning Prevention Program will be doing Blood Lead Testing at selected TIKE immunization clinics, including:

* Thursday, December 12th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Lead testing at these TIKE clinics is done for children 9 months to 6 years.  Testing is free.  Clients will be seen on a walk-in, first come first service basis up to twenty children per day.  For more information about lead testing including other locations where you can take you child to be tested, please contact BCHD's Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at (443) 984-2460.
 

Immunization Program New Offices (Aug 2019)

The Baltimore City Health Department's Immunization Program is located at the Eastern Health District at 1200 E Fayette St - 21202 on the northeast corner of Fayette St & Aisquith St.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • How can I get immunizations for my child?  We recommend going to your child’s doctor.  If you do not have a medical provider, have Medicaid or Maryland's "HealthChoice" insurance, or do not have medical insurance that covers immunizations, you can come to our T.I.K.E. (To Immunize Kids Everywhere) Clinics.  Clients are seen by appointment only.  To make your appointment please call our office at 410-396-4454.  Please see the attached TIKE Pediatric and Adolescent Vaccination Clinic Schedule for December 2024.

Contact Information

Immunization Program
Baltimore City Health Department
Division of Youth Wellness & Community Health
Maternal & Child Health

1200 E Fayette St Floor 1 West
Baltimore  MD  21202-4721

Tel:  410-396-4454
Fax:  410-396-3965

 


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