It is important that you stay up to date on recommended vaccines. Getting vaccines and boosters on time helps prevent serious illness from many different diseases.
The protection from some vaccines can fade over time, and you might need additional vaccine doses (boosters) to stay protected. For example, adults should get a tetanus booster every 10 years to protect against infection from dirty wounds. Talk to your health care provider to see if you have missed any vaccines or need a booster.
Click here for an easy to read adult immunization schedule.
The Carroll County Health Department offers a limited number of adult vaccines:
- Tdap (Tetanus, diptheria, and pertussis, or whooping cough)
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) - The MMR vaccine is currently available for individuals with insurance as well as uninsured or underinsured individuals. Please call 410-876-4771 or 410-876-4954 for more information.
- Chicken pox (varicella)
- Hepatitis B series
- Hepatitis A series
- Mpox - The mpox vaccine is currently not available at the Health Department. Please call 410-876-4771 or 410-876-4954 for assistance.
- Flu and COVID-19 vaccines
- COVID-19 vaccines are currently available at the Health Department for uninsured or underinsured individuals. Please call 410-876-4771 or 410-876-4954 for more information.
- Access Carroll has flu shots for individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. Call 410-871-1478.
- Flu vaccines are available at many of our Health on Wheels mobile clinic events while supplies last. Check our events calendar to find out when Health on Wheels will be in your area. We do bill for the flu vaccine but insurance covers the cost for most; no one will be turned away if they can't pay.
- Rabies vaccine (appointment only)*
We do not offer shingles, adult meningitis, Prevnar 13, RSV, or travel-related vaccines.
For information on other places to get vaccines, titers, and for TB Skin Test (TST)/Purified Protein Derivative (PPD), visit Other Vaccines, Titers, and Tests. This includes TB testing for a job or for school, and travel vaccines.
*For information on who needs a rabies vaccine, visit the Rabies page at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or the Rabies page at Vaccines.gov.
