Get Vaccinated

Vaccinations are FREE and available for all Marylanders age 6 months and older. Anyone who is part of an eligible age group can register for a vaccine using the links below or at many pharmacies or medical providers.

Health Department Vaccination Clinics

Maryland Vaccination Site Locator

Locating Your Official Vaccination Records

Learn More About the Vaccines

Information for Parents

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Questions? Contact our COVID-19 Hotline.

If you have a question about COVID-19, please call our COVID-19 Hotline, available Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Moderna, Pfizer Updated (Bivalent) Booster Shots

The FDA and CDC have authorized the Moderna (6 months and older) and Pfizer (6 months and older) updated (bivalent) booster shots that were formulated to protect against some of the more recently circulating Omicron virus strains. Howard County Health Department offers this vaccine at select clinics. Appointments are available using the calendar below. Please note the vaccine type and age range before making an appointment. Vaccine is also available at local pharmacies, urgent care centers, and retail stores. You can visit the Maryland Vaccine Locater to find a vaccination location convenient to you. At this time, everyone ages 6 months and older is eligible for ONLY ONE Bivalent Booster shot in order to be considered up-to-date on their COVID vaccinations. This updated vaccine is an important tool to provide ongoing protection against severe disease.

Stay Up-to-Date with COVID-19 Vaccines

Unsure whether you are up-to-date with your COVID boosters? Click below for CDC guidance.

Children and Teens Ages 6 months -17 Years

Adults Ages 18 and Older

If you believe you are moderately or severely immunocompromised, contact your healthcare provider for specific guidance.

Health Department Vaccination Clinics

Important Information:

  • If you are unable to complete the online registration or have additional questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, call 410-313-6284. Operators are standing by Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm.
  • Please note the vaccine type and age range for a designated clinic before making your appointment. For infant/toddler vaccination, click here.
  • A single bivalent booster shot is authorized for individuals ages 6 months and older. 
  • We no longer offer the Moderna and Novavax vaccines as a primary series for those ages 12+. We will continue to offer the Pfizer vaccine as a primary series for 12+.
  • Minor consent forms for COVID-19 vaccination can be found here: Pfizer Vaccine Minor Consent Forms. (Signed consent form is required if parent/guardian is unable to attend either vaccine dose appointment)
  • Individuals in need of a second vaccine dose can schedule an appointment using the links below, call 410-313-6284 or email [email protected].
  • Anyone receiving a third/booster vaccine shot should bring their vaccine card or other proof of vaccination to verify the date of vaccination.
  • Azova Saliva PCR tests are offered at many Health Department COVID-19 vaccine clinics. One take home test kit per person, per appointment. Testing kits are not available at clinics hosted by other organizations. Find more information about Azova saliva PCR testing and make your appointment here.

Vaccination Appointments for 1st/2nd Shots and Booster/3rd Shots for children and adults of all ages.

Vaccine Clinic Location Date & Time Registration
Central Branch Library 
10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, MD 21044
Apr. 3
4:00p-6:00p
Pfizer Booster 5-11 (Bivalent) 
Pfizer Booster 12+ (Bivalent)
Click here to register
Appointment required
Savage Branch Library Davinci Room
9525 Durness Lane., Laurel, MD 20723
Apr. 10
4:00p-6:00p
Pfizer Booster 5-11 (Bivalent) 
Pfizer Booster 12+ (Bivalent)
Click here to register
Appointment required
Howard County Health Department
8930 Stanford Blvd., Columbia, MD 21045
Apr. 11
5:00p-5:30p
Moderna Booster 6-11 (Bivalent)
Click here to register
Clinic in the back of the building
Appointment required
Howard County Health Department
8930 Stanford Blvd., Columbia, MD 21045
Apr. 11
5:45p-6:45p
Moderna Booster 12+ (Bivalent)
Click here to register
Clinic in the back of the building
Appointment required
Howard County Health Department
8930 Stanford Blvd., Columbia, MD 21045
Apr. 13
5:00p-5:30p
Moderna (6m-5y) (1st and 2nd Doses Only) (Monovalent)
Click here to register
Front Entrance 
Appointment required
Howard County Health Department
8930 Stanford Blvd., Columbia, MD 21045
Apr. 13
5:00p-5:30p
Moderna Booster (6m-5y) (Bivalent)
Click here to register
Front Entrance 
Appointment required
Continental Societies' Community Health Fair North Laurel Community Center 9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd., Laurel, MD 20723 Apr. 15
10:00a-2:00p
Pfizer Booster 5-11 (Bivalent) 
Pfizer Booster 12+ (Bivalent)
Click here to register
Appointment required
Howard County Health Department
8930 Stanford Blvd., Columbia, MD 21045
Apr. 18
5:00p-5:30p
Pfizer Booster 5-11 (Bivalent)
Click here to register
Clinic in back of building
Appointment required
Howard County Health Department
8930 Stanford Blvd., Columbia, MD 21045
Apr. 18
5:45p-6:45p
Pfizer Booster 12+ (Bivalent)
Click here to register
Appointment required
Howard County Health Department
8930 Stanford Blvd., Columbia, MD 21045
Apr. 19
5:00p-6:00p
Pfizer 5-11 
Pfizer 12+ (Primary Series Only)
Click here to register
Appointment required
Howard County Health Department
8930 Stanford Blvd., Columbia, MD 21045
Apr. 20
5:00p-5:30p
Pfizer (6m-4y) (1st and 2nd Doses Only) (Monovalent)
Click here to register
Front Entrance 
Appointment required
Howard County Health Department
8930 Stanford Blvd., Columbia, MD 21045
Apr. 20
5:45p-6:45p
Pfizer (6m-4y) (Bivalent Dose Only)
Click here to register
Front Entrance 
Appointment required
Oakland Mills Interfaith Center 5885 Robert Oliver Pl., Columbia, MD 21045 Apr. 22
12:00p-4:00p
Pfizer Booster 5-11 (Bivalent) 
Pfizer Booster 12+ (Bivalent)
Click here to register
Appointment required
Miller Branch Library Patapsco Room
9421 Frederick Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21042
Apr. 24
4:00p-6:00p
Pfizer Booster 5-11 (Bivalent) 
Pfizer Booster 12+ (Bivalent)
Click here to register
Appointment required
St John Baptist Church
9055 Tamar Dr., Columbia, MD 21045
STANDING CLINIC
Tuesday - Saturday
11:00a - 6:00p
All Vaccine Types Available
No registration required
(Vaccination by FirstCall Urgent Care) 
Call 410-730-3399 to confirm availability
Other Vaccine Resources
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Locating Your Official Vaccination Records
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Locating Your Official Vaccination Records

Maryland MyIR is a free website service that allows consumers to view and print copies of their official vaccination records directly from ImmuNet, Maryland's immunization information system. ImmuNet is used by healthcare providers to securely maintain vaccination records for Maryland residents of all ages.

Note: MDH does not provide CDC cards.
Go to MyIR Mobile 
e​mail: [email protected]
or call: ​443-863-0349​ or 4​​43-​​863-0121​ or 410-767-​6794

Maryland MyIR User Guide

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Have additional questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? Visit our Vaccine FAQs Page.

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After completing your on-site registration for your second vaccine dose, you will receive a confirmation email from "Vaccination Clinics " with the details of your second dose appointment. You will receive a reminder email 24 hours before your second dose appointment from the same email address. If you have received this message, your second dose is confirmed and you do not need to do anything else. If you have not received the confirmation message, please check your spam folder. If you cannot locate your second dose appointment confirmation, you can call us at 410-313-6284 or email [email protected].

If you have not made a second dose appointment after receiving your first vaccine dose and need assistance, please call us at 410-313-6284 or email [email protected].

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Howard County Vaccine Equity Report
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COVID-19 Vaccine PSA Videos
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Why get the COVID-19 vaccine? Hear from real HoCo residents on their reasons for getting the shot.

Hear from a real HoCo young adult: why she got vaxxed, and why you should, too.

Ready to get your shot? Visit bit.ly/HoCOVIDVaccine to find a clinic that's right for you.

We often hear from those who don't want the vaccine. But it's also critically important to hear from those who do.

We present the 2nd in our video series about real HoCo residents who chose to get the COVID vaccine.

Hear from a real HoCo family: why they got vaxxed, and why you should, too.

Ready to get your shot? Visit bit.ly/HoCOVIDVaccine to find a clinic that's right for you.

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