Immunizations

Who can we see in our Public Health Center Immunization Clinics?

Children and adolescents 0-18 years old who live or attend school in Montgomery County and who:

• Do not have health insurance, or 
• Have health insurance but it doesn't cover vaccines, or
• Are on Medical Assistance, or 
• Are American Indian or Alaska Native

Do you need an appointment?

Yes. You need an appointment to attend a clinic. Please call the public health center you wish to attend between 8am-3pm, Monday-Friday to make an appointment.

Does a parent or guardian need to attend if your child is under age 18?

Yes. A parent or guardian must come with children under age 18. 

Locations

Norristown Public Health Center
1430 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA 19404
(Entrance to the clinic is off DeKalb Street)
610-278-5145
Monday: 8:30pm - 3:00pm 
 
Pottstown Public Health Center
364 East King Street
Pottstown, PA  19464
610-970-5040
Wednesday: 2:30pm - 6:00pm
 
The Norristown and Pottstown Public Health Centers are closed on all federal holidays.

Immunization Schedules

Parent-Friendly Child and Adolescent (birth through 18)
Adult (age 19 and older)

Resources

Shots for Tots (English, Spanish)
Immunization Clinic Flyer
Required Immunizations for School (English, Spanish)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Immunization Action Coalition (IAC)
Vaccine Education Center (VEC)

Back to School Tdap and Meningococcal (MenACWY) Vaccine Information

For a limited time, NO COST Tdap and MenACWY vaccines, which are needed for school, are now available by appointment (no walk-ins) for children and adolescents age 11 and older. See schedule below:

Do you need to make an appointment?

YES. Please call 610-278-5145 to make an appointment for the Norristown and Willow Grove locations and 610-970-5040 for the Pottstown location.

What do I need to bring to my appointment?

YOU MUST BRING A COPY OF THE SCHOOL NURSE'S LETTER stating that your child or adolescent needs one or both of these vaccines to attend school. If you did not receive a letter from your school nurse, please reach out to your school nurse before your child’s appointment to obtain it. Your child cannot be vaccinated if they do not have something showing what vaccinations they need to enter school. 

Who can receive a TDAP and/or MENACWY Vaccine at the County-run COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics?

Children & Adolescents who live or attend school in Montgomery County and who:

• Do not have health insurance, or 
• Have health insurance but it doesn't cover vaccines, or
• Are on Medical Assistance, or 
• Are American Indian or Alaska Native

Where and when can you receive these vaccines?

These vaccines are available at the County-run COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for a limited time.

Where can I go if my child or adolescent needs other immunizations besides Tdap and MenACWY?

All school-required and CDC-recommended vaccines, including flu and COVID-19 vaccine, are available at the Norristown & Pottstown Public Health Center - OPH Immunization Clinics (Spanish)

Here is a list of required immunizations for school (Spanish).

Immunization Schedules

Parent-Friendly Child and Adolescent (birth through 18)
Adult (age 19 and older)

Resources

Shots for Tots (English, Spanish)
Immunization Clinic Flyer
Required Immunizations for School (English, Spanish)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Immunization Action Coalition (IAC)
Vaccine Education Center (VEC)