COVID-19 Vaccine

Marylanders who received their second Pfizer COVID-19 dose at least six months ago are now eligible for a Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot. Based on the Sept. 24 CDC recommendations, all providers shall offer a Pfizer booster dose to the following:

Marylanders ages 65 and older
Marylanders ages 18 and older living in long-term care settings,
Marylanders ages 18-64 with underlying medical conditions, and
Marylanders ages 18-64 year old working in settings that increase their risk for exposure to COVID-19

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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.

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Why should you get the vaccine?

ProtectsLearn how it protects you from COVID-19-related serious illness and death.

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PreventsLearn how it prevents you from experiencing dangerous long-haul COVID-19 symptoms.

DefendsLearn how it defends against new, more contagious, and even deadlier variants of COVID-19.

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.