How to Get Immunizations

The It's Wise to Immunize Program, a partnership between the Department of Health, DC Public Schools, and Children's National Medical Center, is dedicated to increasing the District's immunization rates while also educating parents on the importance of vaccines and linking families to primary care services. During August, call the It's Wise to Immunize  Hotline - 202-884-5387 - to speak with a registered nurse who can answer questions about a child's immunization status, sending immunization records and referring a child to a medical home.

On Saturday, August 25th, the It's Wise to Immunize Program will host its annual Family Fun Day where school aged children can receive free vaccinations before the start of the 2007-2008 school year.  In addition, Children's "Dr. Bear Express" mobile unit will provide vaccinations for pre-school children.  The event will be from 10 am to 2 pm at the Children's Health Center at THEARC (1901 Mississippi Ave. SE)

The following clinics provide immunizations for uninsured and underinsured District residents who are 18 years or younger.

Reeves Municipal Center
2000 14th Street, NW
Thursdays 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Congress Heights Community Health Center
3720 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, SE 3rd Floor
Wednesday 5 pm to 7 pm

District of Columbia Developing Families Center
801 17th Street, NE
2nd and 4th of each month, 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Israel Baptist Church
1251 Saratoga Ave, NE
1st Wednesday of each month, 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
3rd Saturday of each month 12pm to 3 pm

DOH/Immunization Program
6323 Georgia Avenue, NW, Suite 305
Monday and Tuesday 10 am to 2 pm