The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has launched a first-of-its kind adult vaccine program, expanding access to critical immunizations for uninsured and underinsured Marylanders. The MVP will be administered by MDH to help ensure that Marylanders aged 19 and older are able to access recommended vaccines for free at local health departments across the state.
You can read more about the announcement from Governor Moore in the press release here.
The program, made possible through $2.8 million allocated in partnership with the Maryland General Assembly, will allow local health departments to provide state-purchased vaccines to uninsured and underinsured adults to reduce the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases, such as COVID-19, influenza, measles, pneumonia, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and shingles.
To receive vaccines through the Maryland Vaccine Program, eligible Marylanders can contact their local health department to check availability, or visit the health.maryland.gov for additional information.
Currently, vaccines are accessible through the local health departments in four counties: Baltimore, Garrett, Montgomery, and Somerset. Availability will expand to other counties over the following weeks. MDH's goal is to ultimately increase the reach of MVP to include other clinics and providers.
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