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COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments


COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for everyone 5 years and older. Boosters are available at all clinics listed below for individuals 5 years and older who qualify. See below table for details. 

A parent or guardian must accompany a child to the vaccination clinic. 

To schedule, click on the vaccine type and age group in the table below, or call 1-855-MDGoVax (855-634-6829) for help by phone. 

   COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics:
Date
Time
Location
Inside/
Outdoor		PfizerModerna
Friday, May 274-6pmHillcrest Elementary School
1285 Hillcrest Dr. Frederick, MD 21703
Indoor
Pfizer, 5-11, Pfizer 12+
Moderna, 18+
Saturday, May 28
10am-1pm585 Himes Ave.
Frederick, MD 21703 (directions)
Indoor
Pfizer, 5-11, Pfizer 12+
Moderna, 18+
Wednesday, June 1
4-6pmWalkersville Library
2 South Glade Rd. Walkersville, MD 21793
Indoor

Pfizer, 12+
Moderna, 18+
Wednesday, June 1
4-7pm585 Himes Ave.
Frederick, MD 21703 (directions)
Indoor

Pfizer 5-11, Pfizer, 12+
Moderna, 18+
Thursday, June 2
5-7pmBrunswick Branch Library
915 North Maple Ave, Brunswick, MD 21716
Indoor

Pfizer, 12+
Moderna, 18+
Saturday, June 4
10am-1pm585 Himes Ave.
Frederick, MD 21703 (directions)
Indoor

Pfizer 5-11, Pfizer, 12+
Moderna, 18+
Saturday, June 4
10am-12pmMyersville Community Library
8 Harp Place, Myersville, MD 21773		IndoorPfizer, 12+
Moderna, 18+

Need help scheduling an appointment or a free ride to your vaccination? Go to  marylandvax.org, call 1-855-MDGoVax (855-634-6829) to schedule.

Looking for more COVID-19 vaccination clinics? Check out http://covidvax.maryland.gov/ or https://www.vaccines.gov/ to search by zip code. 

FDA has granted full approval for the Pfizer vaccine for individuals ages 16 and older, and for the Moderna vaccine for individuals 18 years and older. Emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine remains for individuals ages 5-15 years, and for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. 

List and links will be updated every Monday. 

Need transportation to and from a vaccination clinic? For information about United Way of Frederick's "Ride United" rideshare program click HERE. UW Logo

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  1. Boosters
  2. Third Doses

5/20/2022 Update: a first COVID-19 booster shot for is authorized for children 5-11 years old who had their last dose at least five months ago.

Who is eligible for a booster?

  • For 1st boosters:
    • People who have received Pfizer are eligible for boosters if they are over 5 years old and it has been 5 months since their 2nd booster.
    • People who have received Moderna are eligible for boosters if they are over 18 years old and if it has been 5 months since their 2nd dose. 
    • People who have received the single dose of Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine are eligible for boosters if they are over 18 years old and it has been 2 months or more since their single dose.
  • For 2nd boosters:
    • Individuals 50 years of age and older can receive a second booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after receipt of a first booster dose.
    • A second booster dose of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine is available for individuals 12 years and older with certain kinds of immunocompromise at least 4 months after receipt of a first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine. These are people who have undergone solid organ transplantation, or who are living with conditions that are considered to have an equivalent level of immunocompromise.
    • A second booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is available for individuals 18 years and older with the same certain kinds of immunocompromise at least 4 months after the first booster dose.
    • A second booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is available for individuals 18 years and older who received a primary vaccine and booster dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months ago.

What amount is given for each booster dose?

  • Pfizer booster dose is the same as 1st, 2nd, and additional doses
  • Moderna booster dose is half of the 1st, 2nd, and additional doses
  • Johnson & Johnson booster dose is the same as the single dose

What is the timing for booster doses?

  • 1st boosters: 
    • 5 months or more after 2nd dose of Pfizer or Moderna
    • 2 months or more after single dose of Johnson & Johnson
  • 2nd boosters:
    • 4 months or more after 1st booster

Additional notes:

  • No documentation or proof is required.
  • It is not necessary to go back to the same clinic where the first two vaccinations were received.
  • Please bring photo ID.
  • Please bring Vaccine Card if available.
  • When making your appointment, only fields with a * symbol are required. Uploading a picture of your insurance card is not required. 

FDA and CDC have also authorized "mix and match" for booster doses. Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. 

Updates: Pfizer boosters authorized on 9/23/2021, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters authorized on 10/21/2021. Boosters authorized for everyone 18 years and older on 11/19/2021. Pfizer boosters authorized for everyone 16 and older on 12/10/2021. Pfizer boosters authorized for everyone 12 and older at least 5 months from their 2nd dose on 1/4/2022. Moderna boosters authorized for everyone 18 years and older at least 5 months after their second dose on 1/10/2022. Pfizer and Moderna 2nd boosters authorized for older adults and immunocompromised individuals on 3/30/2022. Pfizer first boosters authorized for children 5-11 years old on 5/20/2022.

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All Marylanders 5 years and older are currently eligible for vaccination and first boosters. 

All Marylanders 50 years and older are currently eligible for second boosters. 

Please call 1-855 MDGoVax (855-634-6829) for help scheduling an appointment. 

How can I replace a lost vaccination card?

  • Contact your vaccination provider directly to access your vaccination record.
  • If you were vaccinated in Maryland, you can access your vaccination record through the state's system ImmuNet: https://myirmobile.com/
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What proof do I need?

Please bring documentation of your age and identity. You must be over 18 years to receive Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, and over 12 years to receive Pfizer. A parent or legal guardian must accompany anyone 17 years or younger. 

 

How can I find a specific type of vaccine?

Check https://www.vaccines.gov/ to find a specific kind of vaccine, and then call the location to verify their supply.

COVID-19 Vaccines authorized for emergency use

Frederick County Survey on Vaccine Interest

Thank you for your participation in our survey on vaccine interest! Our English survey received 20,580 results and our Spanish survey received 269. Over 50% of people who responded said that they were planning on getting the vaccine as soon as it became available to them. Of those respondents who said they weren’t sure or were not planning on getting the vaccine immediate, the most common concerns were about safety and side effects. There were thousands of comments written in, and we will use the information from the survey to help develop our messaging to make sure we’re answering the questions that you have asked.

More information about the survey results can be found here: