COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Vaccine Overview

• Learn more about approved vaccines and the vaccination program from Medline Plus COVID-19 Vaccines.
• The Johns Hopkins University & Medicine Vaccines: Coronavirus Resource Center includes a vaccine tracker, FAQs, and information about the vaccine development timeline.
• The Smithsonian Institution has collaborated with cultural organizations in communities across the nation to create Vaccines & US. The resources here will help you make an informed decision about COVID‑19 vaccines and help you discuss the vaccines with your family, friends, and community.

Check Vaccine Availability

• Check for real-time information on Maryland vaccine availability from MD Vaccine Updates* at mdvax.info or on Twitter at MDVaxAlerts.
  *As noted on this site's disclaimer, this is not an official government-affiliated site, but created by an individual to help the community.

Maryland Resources

• Call the Maryland COVID-19 Vaccine Support Center at 855-MD-GoVax (855-634-6829).
  

• Maryland Department of Health's covidLINK site has information about vaccine priority groups, vaccine supply information, and benefits to receiving the vaccine.

• COVID-19 Vaccines in Maryland has information on where to get the vaccine, accessibility resources, and frequently asked questions.

• Locate clinics providing vaccinations for COVID-19, the flu, and other diseases using MarylandVax.org.

• The Maryland Insurance Administration’s Commissioner reminds all Marylanders that they cannot be billed for COVID-19 vaccinations.

Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC)

The CDC website has a collection of reliable information about vaccines, including Understanding How COVID-19 Vaccines Work and How CDC Is Making COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations.

Stay Informed

Disparities

Read more in the following articles about the disparity and racial equity issues surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine.

• Black Americans Are More Skeptical of a Coronavirus Vaccine

• Half of Black adults say they won’t take a coronavirus vaccine

• Addressing Racial Equity in Vaccine Distribution

• “Views Of A Potential COVID-19 Vaccine” starts on page 16 of Race Health and Covid-19: The Views and Experiences of Black Americans (PDF)

Misinformation & Myths

Published by Harvard’s School of Public Health, Establishing the Truth: Vaccines, Social Media, and the Spread of Misinformation explains where misinformation comes from, how it’s spread, and how to combat it.

AP has debunked common myths and misinformation in Debunked COVID-19 myths survive online, despite facts and the NOT REAL NEWS series.

The Consumer Protection Bureau is cautioning against vaccine-related scams.