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Here's the latest on COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Prince George’s  County, And Where You Can Get The Shots In The Area

It’s not just about you. Experts say getting a Covid-19 vaccine protects everyone around you. Recently, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks released a vaccination update and its impact on the community. Starting now, Students ages 12 and older and 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 vaccines, which consists of two shots given three weeks apart. Those 18 years and older are eligible for both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Moderna is two doses with four weeks between the shots, 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 to get vaccinated. The county is right in line with President Biden’s national goal, with its 70% vaccination rate among residents 18+, according to the CDC 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 Six Flags Mass Vaccination Site will close operations after July 10. This marks 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 from July 13 through July 30 on select dates, from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. To learn more, click here.

*This information was provided by the Prince George’s County Newsletter released on Friday, July 9, 2021. To read more, click here.