Maryland Department of Health
Center for Immunization

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Vaccines: General Information

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​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.​​

Most insurance covers recommended vaccines, including flu,​ and RSV immunization for those who are eligible. For those who are uninsured or underinsured, vaccination clinics are held throughout Maryland, with information posted on local health department websites listed below.

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.

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.​​​

​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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Local Health Departments Immunization 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 

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

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

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

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


Additional Immunization Resources

Resources for Local Health De​partments and Authorized VAMS Users ​​​

  •  VAMS Help Desk
    ​T​o ensure jurisdictions and clinics are fully supported, VAMS Help Desk support is limited to jurisdiction and clinic personnel only.
    • Click the “Help” button in the system portal 
    • Toll-Free Number:  +1 833-748-1979
    • Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM EST | Monday – Friday
  • ​Maryland VAMS Team: [email protected]​​​​

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