How To Get The Coronavirus Vaccine In Havre de Grace

HAVRE DE GRACE, MD — Approximately 17.25 percent of Harford County residents have gotten their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Maryland Department of Health. It reported Monday that nearly 10 percent of Harford County residents have also gotten a second dose.

"Harford’s vaccination rate is close to the state average, but too many of our residents are still scrambling for appointments," County Executive Barry Glassman said in a statement Monday.

"I have requested a mass vaccination site at Ripken Stadium, and I continue to offer resources to the local health department and advocate for more vaccines in Harford County," Glassman said.

The governor said that adding more mass vaccination sites would require more supply.

"The state registration system is also fragmented, which is especially hard on the elderly and those without a computer," Glassman said. "Along with other local leaders, I asked for a one-stop registration process and greater support for local health departments to reach vulnerable populations. Every resident must have access to this lifesaving opportunity."

Those eligible for a vaccine should sign up with the Harford County Health Department and monitor private pharmacies and other providers for available appointments, Glassman said.

"Community volunteers have also started a Facebook page, Harford Citizens Crush COVID-19, to find appointments for those who need help navigating the state system," Glassman said. "In one of our darkest moments, these kind souls are a shining light."

How To Sign Up For A Vaccine

Due to limited supplies, coronavirus vaccinations in Maryland are by appointment only.

The state is in its first phase of its vaccine distribution plan, which includes about 2 million of the state's 6 million population.

There are multiple ways to register for the vaccine:

Register with the Harford County Health Department. If you need help filling out the form, call the Harford County Health Department at 410-838-1500, then press 4.

Register at the mass vaccination sites around Maryland:

• Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore City (Baltimore residents prioritized)
• M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore City
• Six Flags America, Prince George's County
• Regency Furniture Stadium, Charles County
• For updates on mass vaccination sites, text #MDREADY to 898-211.

Visit covidvax.maryland.gov to find a COVID-19 vaccination provider by area.

Call the state's COVID-19 Vaccination Support Center at 1-855-MDGOVAX (1-855-634-6829).

Check with health care providers and private retailers that have signed up to administer the vaccine (while these are authorized to give the vaccine, in many cases supply is not there):

• Christiana Hospital
• CVS
• Giant Food
• Harford County Health Department
• Johns Hopkins Medicine
• Medstar Health
• University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health
• Walgreens

Register for the vaccine in Baltimore County.

In Cecil County, contact cecilcovid.vaccineinfo@maryland.gov or 410-996-1005.

Register for the vaccine in Carroll County.

Help In Harford County

Need help for yourself or someone without a computer? Call the Harford County Health department at 410-838-1500 or the state helpline at 1-855-MDGOVAX (1-855-634-6829).

Harford Citizens Crush COVID-19 and the Maryland Vaccine Hunters also offer assistance if people are struggling to get appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine.