COVID-19 Vaccine
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. Schedule an appointment today with a health care professional near you.
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
Available resources will evolve as the Maryland vaccination effort moves forward.
Please check our resources page regularly for information and updates.
