Vaccine Flu Shot Medicine

Maryland Department of Health announces new partnership to enhance statewide vaccination efforts

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Thursday announced the Maryland Partnership for Prevention as its community partner in an enhanced statewide initiative to promote and facilitate childhood and flu vaccination activities throughout the fall. The effort will also support COVID-19 vaccination activity, in preparation for when a vaccine becomes available. “It has never been more important to take care […]

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Baltimore County Health Department offering immunizations by appointment in Rosedale

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ROSEDALE, MD—The school year is beginning virtually, but students are still required to meet state immunization requirements. The Baltimore County Health Department provides free immunizations for children who meet certain qualifications. Children eligible for free immunizations are those who are 18 years of age or younger and: have no insurance coverage for vaccines OR are eligible for Medical Assistance or […]

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Nearly 40 Maryland companies, universities working on COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostic tests

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday commended the nearly 40 Maryland life sciences companies that are working on developing and manufacturing COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics, improving diagnostic tests, and providing clinical research and technological support to ensure safe and effective health care delivery. The University System of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University have also dedicated millions of dollars toward research, […]

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National Immunization Awareness Month

Governor Hogan highlights National Immunization Awareness Month with state proclamation, encourages Marylanders to get vaccinated

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

Baltimore, MD – Governor Larry Hogan on Monday issued a state proclamation highlighting National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) in August, continuing efforts to raise awareness about the importance of childhood vaccines and getting vaccinated annually for the flu. National Immunization Awareness Month is an annual observance established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to stress the importance […]

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Maryland Department of Health encourages parents to bring children’s vaccinations up-to-date amid COVID-19 pandemic

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health launched a new public service announcement this week encouraging parents to review their children’s scheduled vaccination status and bring them up-to-date on missed vaccinations. MDH is raising awareness based on recent data showing a significant decrease in pediatric vaccination rates both in Maryland and across the United States after a national emergency was declared […]

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