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Health officer: Montgomery County vaccination rates remain strong; clinics and school fairs planned
Summary
Dr. Keisha Davis said county vaccination rates are 'ahead' of last year, the health department is partnering with schools for back-to-school fairs (including Aug. 21 events and a Paint Branch High School clinic), and vaccines are available for uninsured and Medicaid adults at county sites.
Dr. Keisha Davis, Montgomery County's health officer, told reporters the county has not seen a drop in vaccination rates and is "actively monitoring" immunizations as students prepare to return to school.
"Thus far, we haven't," Davis said when asked about recent declines in measles or other childhood vaccine coverage. She said county officials work closely with Montgomery County Public Schools and that, "The last numbers that I heard is that we were actually ahead of where we were last year in terms of getting kids vaccinated." The county will staff back-to-school fairs on Aug. 21 and offer immunizations at locations including Paint Branch High School.
Davis also noted the health department now provides vaccines for uninsured adults and Medicaid recipients, expanding access beyond children. County staff reiterated guidance on mosquito-borne illnesses and standing-water removal in light of recent West Nile and dengue reports in the region.
