COVID-19 Vaccine
Marylanders 18+ who meet specific criteria and received their second Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 dose at least six months ago and Marylanders 18+ who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine two or more months ago are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot.
Find a vaccination clinic near you
All Marylanders 12 and older are eligible for initial COVID-19 vaccination. Vaccinations are available through hospitals, local health departments and pharmacies.
Marylanders 18+ who received their second Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 dose at least six months ago may now be eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot. Based on the Oct. 21 CDC recommendations, all providers shall offer a Pfizer or Moderna booster dose to the following people:
- Marylanders ages 65 and older
- Marylanders ages 18 and older living in long-term care settings
- Marylanders ages 18-64 with underlying medical conditions
- Marylanders ages 18-64 working in settings that increase their risk for exposure to COVID-19
Marylanders who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine are also recommended to get a booster, for those who are 18 and older and who were vaccinated two or more months ago.
Why should you get the vaccine?
What are the vaccines?
| Vaccines | Status | Dosing | Efficacy | Potential Side Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer | Vaccine has been authorized for emergency use | Two doses, delivered three weeks apart | 95% effective at preventing serious illness | Injection-site pain, fatigue, headaches, chills |
| Moderna | Vaccine has been authorized for emergency use | Two doses, delivered four weeks apart | 94.1% effective at preventing serious illness | Injection-site pain, fatigue, muscle aches, joint pain, headaches, chills |
| Johnson & Johnson | Vaccine has been authorized for emergency use | One Dose | 85% effective at preventing severe illness | Injection site pain, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, joint pain |
| Novavax | Vaccine trials are ongoing | Two doses, delivered three weeks apart | – | Injection site pain, rash, headaches, muscle pain, fever |
| AstraZeneca | Vaccine trials are ongoing | Two doses, delivered four weeks apart | – | Fever, muscle aches, headaches, injection site pain |
Resources about the COVID vaccine
We are here to help you.
If you have questions or need help, operators are available to assist you.
Call 855-MD-GoVAX (855-634-6829)
Available resources will evolve as the Maryland vaccination effort moves forward.
Please check our resources page regularly for information and updates.
