COVID-19 Vaccine
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.
Find a vaccination clinic near you
The Food and Drug Administration has granted full approval for the Pfizer vaccine for individuals ages 16 and older. Emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine also remains in effect for individuals ages 12-15.
All Marylanders 12 and older are eligible for vaccination. Vaccinations are available through hospitals, local health departments and pharmacies.
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.
