Free Vaccines for Uninsured and Underinsured Adults
Vaccines are an important way to protect yourself, your family and your community from a range of infectious diseases.
The Maryland Vaccine Program (MVP) is a new, state-funded initiative that expands access to recommended vaccines for adults throughout Maryland.
The program eliminates cost as a barrier to essential immunizations, helping ensure that all adults have access to life-saving immunizations.
Who is eligible?
The MVP provides vaccines free-of-charge to adults aged 19 years and older* who are:
- Uninsured individuals who do not have health insurance.
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Underinsured individuals who have health insurance but still face barriers to immunization
(e.g., insurance doesn’t cover vaccines or there is a high copay for vaccines)
*Children who are uninsured or underinsured are eligible for free vaccines through the long-standing Vaccines for Children program.
What vaccines are available?
The MVP provides vaccines recommended by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
Vaccines available at your local health department or Federally Qualified Health Center might include:
- COVID-19
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Influenza
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
- Meningococcal
- Mpox
- Pneumococcal
- Polio
- RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Zoster (Shingles)
Where can I get a vaccine?
Vaccines are currently available through all local health departments and participating Federally Qualified Health Centers in Maryland. There are also nine Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) across Maryland that have now joined the program. Contact your local health department or participating FQHC listed below for details on vaccine availability and scheduling protocols.
