Howard County General Hospital offers free COVID-19 vaccinations for adults and children

COLUMBIA, Md.—Howard County General Hospital will offer free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots to residents of Howard County ages 5 and older, expanding vaccine access to those who are underserved, vulnerable and hard to reach.

Vaccine clinics will take place at the following locations:

• North American Division Seventh-day Adventist Church Headquarters
9705 Patuxent Woods Drive in Columbia
Spanish interpreters will be available.

Sunday, Nov. 21, from noon to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 12, from noon to 4 p.m.

• Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services
311 Laurel Ave. in Laurel
Saturday, Dec. 4, from noon to 4 p.m.

The supply of pediatric vaccine doses for children 5 to 11 years old is limited. A parent or legal guardian must accompany children 5 to 17 years old.

Booster shots will be available to residents 18 years and older who meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eligibility criteria. Those receiving a booster should bring their white COVID-19 vaccination card to their appointment.

To register, visit www.HCGH.org/vaccine. For more information or support with registration, email [email protected] or call 410-740-7601.