COVID-19 Vaccine
The following Marylanders are currently eligible for a COVID-19 booster:
- Marylanders 12+ who received their second Pfizer COVID-19 dose at least five months ago
- Marylanders 18+ who received their second Moderna COVID-19 dose at least five months ago
- Marylanders 18+ who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine two or more months ago
Note: Marylanders ages 12-17 are eligible for the Pfizer booster only. Marylanders 18 and older may choose which vaccine they want for a booster, even if it is different from the original vaccine received.
All Marylanders 5 and older are eligible for initial COVID-19 vaccination. Vaccinations are available through hospitals, local health departments and pharmacies.
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The following Marylanders are currently eligible for a COVID-19 booster:
- Marylanders 12+ who received their second Pfizer COVID-19 dose at least five months ago
- Marylanders 18+ who received their second Moderna COVID-19 dose at least five months ago
- Marylanders 18+ who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine two or more months ago
Note: Marylanders ages 12-17 are eligible for the Pfizer booster only. Marylanders 18 and older may choose which vaccine they want for a booster, even if it is different from the original vaccine received.
All Marylanders 5 and older are eligible for initial COVID-19 vaccination. Vaccinations are available through hospitals, local health departments and pharmacies.
Why should you get the vaccine?
What are the vaccines?
CDC has updated its recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines with a preference for people to receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna). Learn more.
| Vaccines | Status | Dosing | Efficacy | Potential Side Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer | Vaccine has been approved for use for ages 16+, authorized for emergency use ages 5-15 | Two doses, delivered three weeks apart | 95% effective at preventing serious illness | Injection-site pain, fatigue, headaches, chills |
| Moderna | Vaccine has been approved for use for ages 18+ | 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 for ages 18+ | 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.
