Getting The Shot

The Latest on COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts in Prince George’s County, and Where You Can Get the Shots in the Area

It is not just about you. Experts say getting a Covid-19 vaccine helps protect everyone around you.

Recently, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks released a vaccination update and its impact on the community. Students ages 12 and older enrolled at Prince George’s County Public Schools may receive a free COVID-19 vaccine at mobile clinics at several high schools across the county. This makes them eligible for the Pfizer vaccine, which consists of two shots given three weeks apart. Those 18 years and older are eligible for either the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Moderna is two doses given four weeks apart, and Johnson & Johnson is a single-dose vaccine.

While case numbers have been low, the county is continuing to work at keeping COVID-19 at bay and encouraging those who can get vaccinated. The county is in line with President Biden’s national goals, putting them ahead of other jurisdictions throughout the country.

There are incentives for young people to get vaccinated. Introducing the new #VaxU Scholarship Promotion, announced by Governor Hogan, will provide $1 million in college scholarships to Marylanders ages 12 to 17 who get vaccinated. Drawings have begun, and any Maryland resident that has been vaccinated or gets vaccinated in Maryland is eligible to win. For more information, click here.

Update on vaccination sites

The closure of the Six Flags mass vaccination site on July 10 marked the end of the five-month state-run mass vaccination operation. As a reminder, individuals who live or work in the county can still walk up to County Health Department vaccination clinics with no appointment needed, or book an appointment in advance online at mypgc.us/COVIDVaccine. Clinics will be held through July 30 on select dates, from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. To learn more, click here.

Source: Prince George’s County Newsletter, July 9, 2021