Maryland Department of Health
Center for Immunization

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Vaccines: General Information

​Vaccinations are the best protection against severe illness and preventable disease for you, your family, and your community. They are safe and effective and can help infants and young children strengthen their immune system. For people of all ages, particularly older adults and those with underlying health conditions, vaccines can lessen or prevent illnesses which can be dangerous.​​

Adults can order immunization records for themselves or their children through Maryland MyIR Mobile. MyIR™ stands for My Immunization Record, a public portal that can securely pull vaccination records from ImmuNet, Maryland's Immunization Information System (IIS). All users must be 18 years or older. Once registered with MyIR Mobile, adults will be able to obtain official vaccination records for daycare, camps, schools, employment or travel, if they or their children were vaccinated in the State of Maryland.

The Maryland Vaccine Program is a state-funded vaccine program designed to expand access to critical immunizations for all eligible Maryland residents. The program complements the existing federally-funded Vaccines for Children program. This program will provide recommended vaccines free of charge to Maryland adults who do not have health insurance  (uninsured) or whose insurance doesn't fully cover the cost of service (underinsured), minimizing out-of-pocket costs as a barrier to vaccine access. Marylanders should contact their local health department for more information on which vaccines will be available and when they will be in supply.

​Residents can also search for vaccine clinics near them using the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS) for Maryland. The system allows you to be pre-screened and, if qualified, schedule routine vaccinations, including COVID-19 and flu, with your local health department. Click here to search for vaccination clinics near you. Note: Not all Maryland local health departments use VAMS, so not all vaccine clinics happening will be listed.​​​​​

Whether you're seeking a vaccine for children or adults, check with the local health department to ensure they have the vaccines you need. Below is immunization information for the local health departments in Maryland.​


Resources

Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendations to Clinicians​​​

​Statewide Hepatitis B Vaccine Standing Order​

Maryland Respiratory Illness Data Dashboard

COVID-19, RSV & Flu Vaccination Recommendations to Clinicians​​

​Statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Standing Order​​

COVID-19, RSV & Flu Vaccination Recommendations for Individuals​

Local Health Departments Immunization Information​

​Local Health Department
Information
​Allegany County​​​Immunization information: https://myalleganyhealth.org/infectious-diseases/#immunizations
​Anne Arundel County​​Immunization information: https://www.aahealth.org/disease-prevention-and-management/immunizations
​Baltimore City​​Immunization information: https://health.baltimorecity.gov/node/107

Information about ongoing COVID-19 clinics can be found at https://coronavirus.baltimorecity.gov/covid-19-vaccine-information/weekly-schedule-vaccination-clinics
​Baltimore County
*Maryland Vaccine Program participant​​		​​Info on upcoming back-to-school clinics: https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/health/health-services/children/immunization-clinics
​Calvert County​​To register, call Calvert County Health Department, 410-535-5400 x334

Immunization information: https://www.calverthealth.org/personalhealth/vaccinations/index.htm​
​Caroline County​​Immunization information:

Children: https://www.carolinehd.org/health-services/clinical-services/childrens-health/

Adults: https://www.carolinehd.org/health-services/clinical-services/infectious-diseases/​
​Carroll County​​Any patients interested can call 410-876-4771 to inquire/register.

Immunization Information:
https://health.maryland.gov/carroll/Pages/Vaccines.aspx
https://health.maryland.gov/carroll/Pages/Flu-COVID-19-RSV-Vaccines.aspx
​Cecil County​​Immunization information: https://cecilcountyhealth.org/services/clinic-services/immunizations/
​Charles County​​Immunization information: https://www.charlescountyhealth.org/child-health-child-immunizations-2/
​Dorchester County​​Adult immunization information: https://dorchesterhealth.org/health-services/medical-services/communicable-diseases/

Child immunization information: https://dorchesterhealth.org/health-services/medical-services/childrens-health

Patients that are uninsured or think they might be underinsured can call our office at 410-228-3223​ to get scheduled.​
​Frederick County​​Immunization information: https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/285/Immunizations-Clinic
​Garrett County
*Maryland Vaccine Program participant
​Immunization information: https://garretthealth.org/immunizations-children-adults-overseas-travel/​​​​
​Harford County​​Immunization information: https://harfordcountyhealth.com/harford-county-health-department-services/services-for-children/immunizations/
​Howard County​​Immunization Information: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/health/immunizations
​Kent County​​Immunization information: https://kenthd.org/clinical-services/immunizations/ 
​Montgomery County
*Maryland Vaccine Program participant​		​Immunization information: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/PHS/PHSImmunizations-p275.html

To call to inquire about Flu and COVID-19 vaccine, call 240-777-1050

​Prince George's County​​Immunization information: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/health/family-health-services/vaccines-immunizations
​Queen Anne's County​​Immunization information: https://health.maryland.gov/qahealth/community-health/Pages/iztns.aspx
​Somerset County
*Maryland Vaccine Program participant​​		​​​Immunization information: https://somersethealth.org/community-health-services/immunizations-for-adults-children/ ​
​St Mary's County​Immunization information: https://smchd.org/immunizations/ 
​Talbot County​​Immunization information: https://talbothealth.org/immunizations/
​Washington County​​Immunization Information: https://washcohealth.org/health-services/immunizations/
​Wicomico County​​Individuals may contact us @ 410-543-6943 to schedule an appointment.

Vaccines for Children: https://www.wicomicohealth.org/community-health-services/vaccines-for-children/
​Worcester County​​
​Immunization information: https://worcesterhealth.org/treatment-menu/immunizations-service-article?highlight=WyJ2YWNjaW5lcyJd



​Required Vaccines for School Enrollment

For the 2025-2026 school year in Maryland, students need required vaccinations, proof of residency and other necessary documentation for school enrollment.

For enrollment in kindergarten through 6th grade, Maryland students need the recommended doses of the following age-appropriate vaccines: 

  • DTaP - diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis)
  • Polio
  • MMR - measles, mumps, and rubella
  • chickenpox (Varicella)
  • Hepatitis B​

Incoming 7th grade students will also need the following vaccines:

  • Tdap
  • Meningococcal (MCV4) 

For more information on back-to-school vaccination requirements, please visit: Back-to-School Vaccine Requirements

If you need vaccination records for enrollment in school or extracurricular activities for your child, you can talk to your family health provider, visit your provider's patient portal, or use MyIR.​​

Contact your local health department for more information about immunization and vaccine availability, below.

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Additional Immunization Resources