COVID-19 booster shots are now available.
The COVID-19 booster shot strengthens our defenses against COVID and its variants. With a booster shot, you can continue to keep yourself, your family, and your community safe. By protecting ourselves as much as possible, we can end COVID together.
Booster shots
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. Call 855-MDGOVAX or visit covidvax.maryland.gov to schedule your booster appointment.
| What did you get? | When can you get a booster? | Who is eligible for a booster? |
|---|---|---|
| Pfizer | 5 months after 2nd dose | All Marylanders 12 years and older |
| Moderna | 5 months after 2nd dose | All Marylanders 18 years and older |
| Johnson & Johnson | 2 months after single dose | All Marylanders 18 years and older |
Additional eligibility information
The following Marylanders are currently eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot:
- 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.
Boosters are strongly recommended for the following individuals as soon as possible:
- 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:
- First responders (police officers, firefighters, EMT)
- Healthcare workers
- Congregate care staff
- Education staff (teachers, support staff, daycare workers)
- Food service workers
- Agriculture workers
- Manufacturing workers
- Corrections workers
- U.S. Postal Service workers
- Public transit workers
- Grocery store workers
Any Marylander who presents to a provider that they are eligible for a booster dose is allowed to self-attest to eligibility. COVID-19 vaccine providers cannot turn away any individual who self-attests to eligibility for an additional dose or booster dose. Failure of an individual to “show proof” of eligibility may not be a reason that a provider does not administer an additional or booster dose.
