City Of Chevy Chase: April 9th COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Press release from the City of Chevy Chase:

April 9, 2021

VACCINE HUNTERS

A group of local teachers calling themselves, Vaccine Hunters, have compiled a database in Google Docs with vaccine clinic information. To access the Google Doc, visit:   https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tZbUxu4mSZULmLNC18p_PjlYGFIr26O9EDxrN5BALxY/edit?fbclid=IwAR1u8sD0k5AC-mRpSYspeDC8rpm-SLHChG2rPNhYNFjhfOBEZh5Byi6xqQc#gid=0

MONTGOMERY COUNTY INFORMATION

The county’s preregistration is now open to every county resident age 16 and older.  

• To preregister online, visit: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/vaccine/#preregister  
• To preregister by phone, call 240-777-2982.

Qualified individuals must preregister before being able to make an appointment once doses become available.  As the county receives more vaccine from the Maryland Department of Health, registered individuals will be contacted to schedule an appointment.

County Vaccination Information Website:  To visit Montgomery County’s vaccination webpage, containing local-level information regarding vaccine administration, and a weekly summary of the number of vaccinations received by the county from the state, visit:

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/vaccine/

County Vaccine Text/Email Alerts:  Montgomery County residents can sign up for email and text alerts with vaccine updates at:

https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDMONTGOMERY/subscriber/new?topic_id=MDMONTGOMERY_437

Beware of vaccine scams: See the press release from the county’s Office of Consumer Protection regarding vaccination-related scams:

https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=33767

STATE OF MARYLAND INFORMATION 

Pre-Registration for Mass Vaccination Sites Open to all Marylanders 16 and Older All Marylanders age 16 and older can pre-register for an appointment at a mass vaccination site by visiting covidvax.maryland.gov or calling 1-855-MD-GOVAX (1-855-634-6829). Through pre-registration, Marylanders can choose their top two preferred sites. Although pre-registration is now open to all Marylanders, Phase 1 and Phase 2 eligible individuals will continue to receive priority for appointments.

No-Appointment Line at Salisbury Mass Vaccination SiteNo-appointment walk-up lines have been opened at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center site and the Hagerstown Premium Outlets site. Additional no-appointment walk-up lines will be announced as they open. Be aware that the process for the no-appointment lines will take longer, and there is no guarantee of receiving a vaccine.

The state distribution network for COVID-19 vaccines includes hospitals, county health departments, and neighborhood pharmacies. Use covidvax.maryland.gov to find a provider near you or call 211 for assistance. Vaccinations are by appointment only, and some providers may allow you to pre-register.

Retail pharmacies are also providing vaccinations at locations across the state.  To access scheduling information through the state’s website (search by zip code), visit: 

https://maryland.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/nearby/index.html?appid=0dbfb100676346ed9758be319ab3f40c

For the latest statewide vaccine information, visit:  https://covidlink.maryland.gov/content/vaccine/

This press release was produced by the City of Chevy Chase. The views expressed here are the author’s own.