IMPORTANT INFORMATION:


The approved and authorized 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccines have been updated to a monovalent vaccine based on the Omicron JN.1-lineage of SARS-CoV-2, KP.2. The vaccine is a close match to variants currently circulating and provides good protection against severe disease, hospitalization, and death.


The Department of Health offers walk-in COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer BioNTech/Comirnarty or Moderna/Spikevax) clinics at the Parole, Glen Burnie and Magothy Health Centers for eligible individuals 6 months through 18 years old only. Wait times may vary.


COVID-19 vaccines may also be available at pharmacies, from you or your child's health care provider, and federally qualified health centers.

Find a COVID-19 vaccine location near you.


Monday 11/18/2024
Tuesday 11/19/2024
Wednesday 11/20/2024
Thursday 11/21/2024
Friday 11/22/2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older get a 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. There is no preferential recommendation for the use of any one COVID-19 vaccine over another. Children under 6 months of age are currently not authorized for any COVID-19 doses.

An 8-week interval between the first and second COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna, Novavax and Pfizer-BioNTech) doses may be optimal for some people as it may reduce the small risk of myocarditis and pericarditis.

6 months - 4 years 

If you…You need…When you need it:
are unvaccinated2 doses of the 2024-2025 Moderna vaccine OR 3 doses of the 2024-2025 Pfizer BioNTech vaccine4 to 8 weeks apart
1 or more doses of Moderna vaccine1 dose of the 2024-2025 Moderna vaccine4 to 8 weeks after previous dose
1 dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine2 doses of the 2024-2025 Pfizer BioNTech vaccine1 dose 3 weeks after the initial dose, followed by the second dose 8 weeks later.
2 or more doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine1 dose of the 2024-2025 Pfizer BioNTech vaccine8 weeks after previous dose

5 years and older

  • 1 dose of the 2024–2025 Moderna/Spikevax OR
  • 1 dose of the 2024–2025 Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) COVID-19 vaccine

12 years and older (NOVAVAX)

If you…You need…When you need it:
are unvaccinated2 doses of the 2024-2025 Novavax vaccine3 weeks apart
1  dose of Novavax vaccine1 dose of the 2024-2025 Novavax vaccine3 weeks after previous dose
2 or more doses of Novavax vaccine1 dose of the 2024-2025 Novavax vaccine8 weeks after previous dose
Previous Pfzier-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine1 dose of the 2024-2025 Novavax vaccine8 weeks after previous dose

65+ Spikevax (MODERNA) OR Comirnaty (PFIZER):

If you are ages 65 years and older, an additional COVID-19 vaccine dose—beyond what is listed above—is NOT currently recommended unless you are moderately or severely immunocompromised.

Individuals who are moderately or severely immunocompromised

There are different recommendations if you are moderately or severely immunocompromised; see Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People.


Where can I get this updated COVID-19 vaccine?

If you have private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare, you can get COVID-19 vaccines at pharmacies or from your health care provider.

If you do not have health insurance or are underinsured you may be able to get free COVID-19 vaccines at Pharmacies, Federally Qualified Health Centers or your local health department.

The Department of Health expects to receive a limited supply of the updated COVID-19 vaccine that will be reserved for the following eligible population:

Visit www.vaccines.gov, to find a COVID-19 vaccine location near you.

 

If I had COVID recently, when should I get the updated vaccine?

If you’ve had COVID recently, the CDC recommends waiting three months since your symptoms began or, for asymptomatic cases, since you tested positive before getting the vaccine.

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