Allegany County Health Department Offers Free Vaccine Clinics for Rising ACPS Seventh Graders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CUMBERLAND, Md. – June 11, 2026 – Allegany County Public Schools and the Allegany County School Health Nursing Division are reminding families of current sixth grade students that two immunizations are required before students can enter seventh grade this August. Students will not be permitted to begin school until proof of vaccination is on file with the school nurse.
Required vaccines for seventh grade include:
- Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
- MCV (Meningococcal)
The HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine is optional but highly recommended to help prevent certain cancers.
Students may visit their pediatricians to receive the vaccines or attend one of the free walk-in vaccine clinics provided by the Allegany County Health Department. The Health Department does not require appointments for the clinics.
Free Vaccine Clinics for Students
- June 12: 9 AM – 3 PM, Mt. Savage Community Park
- June 16: 9 AM – 3 PM, South Penn Elementary
- June 24: 9 AM – 3 PM, Project Connect (Canal Place) NEW EXTENDED HOURS
- June 30: 9 AM – 3 PM, Westmar Middle School
- Aug. 3: 8:30 AM – 4 PM, Allegany County Health Department
- Aug. 24: 1 – 7 PM, Allegany County Health Department
- Sept. 9: 1 – 7 PM, Allegany County Health Department
Parents who decline the required vaccinations must have a signed exemption form on file with the school nurse prior to the start of the school year. For more information, contact the Allegany County Health Department at 301-759-5138.