Immunizations
The Immunization Program offers information and services for adult and childhood immunizations
Maryland Vaccine Guidelines​
Vaccinations are the best way to protect your child, your family, and your community from serious diseases. They help infants, children, and adults build strong defenses against illness. For people of all ages, particularly those with underlying health conditions, vaccines can lessen or prevent illnesses which can be dangerous. Vaccines in the U.S. are rigorously tested and monitored for safety. The Vaccine Recommendations followed by the Howard County Health Department are supported by the nation’s leading medical groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, as well as experts at the Maryland Department of Health. If you have questions about any vaccine, talk to your doctor.
Immunizations
The Howard County Health Department participates in the Maryland Vaccine Program for uninsured adults, which includes the following immunizations:
| COVID-19 | Meningococcal ACWY and B | RSV (Arexvy or Abrysvo) |
| Hepatitis A | Measles, Mumps, and Rubella | Tdap (prophylaxis, NOT for wound management) |
| Hepatitis B | Pneumococcal | Varicella (chickenpox) |
| HPV | Polio | Zoster (Shingrix) |
- For more information about adult vaccines and a vaccine schedule, review the Maryland Department of Health Vaccine Guidelines.
The Health Department follows the Maryland Department of Health Vaccine Guidelines.
Childhood immunizations include:
- DTaP protects against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus(lockjaw).
- IPV protects against polio (can cause paralysis of the arms and legs).
- MMR protects against measles, mumps and rubella.
- HEPATITIS B and HEPATITIS A protects against Hepatitis B or Hepatitis A which can cause liver damage.
- VARIVAX protects against chickenpox.
- HIB protects against Haemphilus Influenza B which causes brain infections and brain damage.
- PREVNAR(PCV7) protects against respiratory and ear infections, as well as pneumonia.
- ROTAVIRUS protects your baby from severe diarrhea.
The Health Department follows the Maryland Department of Health Vaccine Guidelines.
Adolescent immunizations include:
- Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap)
- Meningococcal (meningitis) conjugate vaccine (MCV4)
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine Gardisil 9 (Available to boys and girls)
- Menigococcal B
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.
Go to MyIR Mobile to get started.
For assistance using the portal, contact the ImmuNet Help Desk at 410-767-6606.