Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine

Update on Vaccine for Children Age 5 and Younger

The CDC and FDA have authorized the COVID-19 vaccine for everyone ages 6 months and older and recommends that everyone get vaccinated against COVID-19. As soon as it is received, supply of vaccine will be distributed by the Health Department to HoCo pediatricians and will also be provided at vaccine clinics hosted by HCHD. Supply may be limited to start. We URGE parents to speak to their pediatrician first, as we expect pediatricians' offices to account for most of the vaccine supply that we receive. If your pediatrician has not already requested doses from us, ask them to reach out to us immediately. We do not expect vaccine for this age group to be available from pharmacies, pop-up clinics, or other outlets. Pediatricians' offices will be the primary source of vaccine for our children under 5. You can view the CDC's COVID-19 Recommendations for Children and Teens here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccines-children-teens.html

The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective. Before it was authorized for children across age groups, scientists and medical experts reviewed safety and effectiveness data from clinical trials involving thousands of children. Vaccination is the best way to protect children from COVID-19. 

Health Department Pediatric Vaccination Clinics

The Health Department will hold specialized vaccination clinics for children 5 and younger at the Ascend One building. For more information about those clinics, please read below. To make an appointment for a child ages 5-11 and older with previously authorized vaccine, click here. We have now transitioned all pediatric clinics back to the Health Department and no longer use the space at Howard Community College.

Important Information:

• Please be sure your child comes wearing short sleeves for ease of vaccination into upper arm.
• Please DO NOT arrive for a clinic more than 10 minutes early. If you have an appointment, you are guaranteed to receive a vaccination during your designated clinic if you arrive on time.
• Appointments will only be honored for children ages 5 and younger. Older siblings/parents cannot be vaccinated using the infant/toddler vaccine formulation stocked at these clinics. Appointments made for individuals not part of this age group will not be honored and will be canceled. 
• Walk-ups will not be accepted. No Exceptions. The Health Department carefully plans its vaccine allocation for each clinic to ensure no leftover doses will go to waste at the end of the day.
• If you are not able to complete the online registration form, please call 410-313-6284. Operators are standing by Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm to provide assistance.
• Vaccine is also available through many County pediatricians and family medical practices. Please contact your child's pediatrician to determine vaccine availability before making an appointment through the Health Department.

Adolescents with disabilities:

Special accommodations can be made for children with physical, mental, or developmental disabilities, including vaccination in the parking lot. Please call the phone bank after booking your appointment or speak to staff on-site at a vaccination clinic to make this request. In-home vaccination is also available for children who are homebound due to a physical/mental impairment or disability. Call us at 410-313-6284 for assistance scheduling their vaccination appointment.

Vaccination appointments for children age 5 and younger are below. (Click here to make a 5-11 or older vaccine appointment. Appointments made for those outside this age range will be canceled.)

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