Frederick Pediatric Associates

Frederick Pediatric Associates will be adding more providers to the practice this Spring! This means more appointment availability for our patients!

Therefore, we are also looking to add a few more Medical Assistants to our staff! If you are a Medical Assistant or a CNA who is looking to make a job change or know of anyone who is looking please send them our way!

We are also hiring for a front office staff member!

Resumes and cover letters can be sent to [email protected]

Friendly Reminder for all of our locations 😷

POWDERED INFANT FORMULA RECALL: Three brands of powdered infant formula have been recalled due to possible Cronobacter contamination. Do not feed your baby recalled formula.

Do not use Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas if they meet all 3 of these conditions:
• First two digits of the code are 22 through 37, and
• Code on the container contains K8, SH, or Z2, and
• Use-by date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later

Throw away any remaining powdered formula or return it for a refund. Visit FDA’s recall website for more information: https://go.usa.gov/xtuHS.

Similac Formula Recall

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2022/02/17/similac-recall-fda-warning-abbott-baby-formula/6837340001/

Frederick County COVID-19 Update for February 17, 2022
Press release: https://bit.ly/3LGJt01

According to CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html), masks are recommended for everyone in areas of substantial or high community transmission.

• Updated numbers:
o Level of Community Transmission in Frederick County, MD: HIGH
o Cases: The Health Department is now reporting that 44,711 (+35 in last 24 hrs) residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since March 2020.
o Deaths: 489 (+0 in last 24 hrs) people have confirmed COVID-19 as cause of death since March 2020.
o Rates: The Health Department is now reporting a positivity rate of 6.53% for COVID-19 and a case rate of 15.63/100,000 for COVID-19.
o Hospitalizations: 3 individuals are hospitalized with COVID-19 in the ICU and 23 in acute care beds in Frederick County.
o Fully Vaccinated: 70.6% of the Frederick County population has been fully vaccinated. Note: The percentages reported are based on the whole county population, not the age group currently eligible.
o Fully vaccinated by age: 38.3% of the Frederick population 5-11 years old has been fully vaccinated. 76.0% of the Frederick County population 12 through 17 years old have been fully vaccinated 80.1% of the Frederick County population 5 years and older have been fully vaccinated. 85.0% of the Frederick County population 18 years and older have been fully vaccinated. 95.0% of the Frederick County population 65 years and older have been fully vaccinated.
o Vaccinated by dose: 69.8% of Frederick County residents have received first doses, 63.7% have received second doses, and 6.9% have received single doses.
o Please check our dashboard for statistics: http://FrederickCountyMD.gov/COVIDstats and Frederick Health dashboard: http://frederickhealth.org/COVID19

• Update on Masks & Test Kits:
o Update on Free Masks and Test Kits:
All Frederick County Public Library branches have KN95 masks and test kits available inside the libraries during regular business hours. Supplies will be renewed when they run low. Visit fcpl.org (https://www.fcpl.org/) for library branch hours and locations.
o Reporting Positive Results:
You can report positive test results either through the mobile app associated with your at-home test or through the Maryland COVID Positive At-Home Test Report Portal. Reporting positive results here will initiate the contact tracing process, which may be required to receive work or school excuse and release letters, which will help to keep others safe. Log in on the portal’s home page to submit a report: https://covidlink.maryland.gov/selfreport. If you do not have login information, you may register to create an account.

• CDC Updates:
o Don’t Delay. Test Soon and Treat Early
 If you test positive for COVID-19 and have one or more health conditions (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-with-medical-conditions.html) that increase your risk of becoming very sick, treatment may be available.
 Contact a health professional right away after a positive test to determine if you may be eligible, even if your symptoms are mild right now. Don’t delay: Treatment must be started within the first few days to be effective.
 Treatments used for COVID-19 should be prescribed by your healthcare provider. People have been seriously harmed and even died (https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2020/han00431.asp) after taking products not approved for use to treat or prevent COVID-19, even products approved or prescribed for other uses. Talk to your healthcare provider about what option may be best for you.

• Frequently Asked Questions from Maryland Department of Health:
o What is the $2 Million VaxCash 2.0 Promotion and how do I qualify to win?
To encourage more Marylanders to get their COVID-19 booster shots, Gov. Larry Hogan launched the $2 Million VaxCash 2.0 Promotion (https://governor.maryland.gov/2022/02/08/governor-hogan-announces-new-booster-action-plan-2-million-vaxcash-2-0-promotion-for-boosted-marylanders/). A total of 12 Marylanders will win cash prizes in drawings to be held each Tuesday from Feb. 15 through May 3.

To be eligible, you must be a Maryland resident, at least 18 years old, and you must have received an initial dose and booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at non-Federal facilities in Maryland. Residents vaccinated at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs locations in Maryland are eligible for the promotion. Click here (https://www.mdlottery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2-Million-VaxCash-2.0-Promotion-Drawing-Rules.pdf) for complete contest rules.

o How well do the current COVID-19 booster shots work against the Omicron variant?

COVID-19 vaccines are still the best way to protect yourself from COVID-19 and reduce the likelihood of new variants emerging. This includes primary series, booster shots and additional doses for those who need them. The current vaccines are expected to protect against severe illness, hospitalizations, and deaths due to the Omicron variant. However, some infections in people who are vaccinated may still occur. People who are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines and get COVID-19, are less likely to develop serious illness than those who are unvaccinated.

o Did you miss last week’s questions?
You can find out the answer to other trending COVID-19 vaccination questions at covidLink Trending Questions and Answers (https://covidlink.maryland.gov/content/faqs/ ). Be sure to check out covidLINK (https://covidlink.maryland.gov/content/) for even more information on the COVID-19 vaccine, testing, and contact tracing.

• Frederick Vaccination Update:
o All Marylanders 5 and older are eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Please note that only Pfizer is authorized for people 5-17 years old. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
o Frederick County Health Department has clinics in a variety of locations throughout the county. This list can be found at http://frederickcountymd.gov/covidvaccine. New links are added on Mondays. Boosters are available at all clinics.
 Call 855-634-6829 Monday – Friday, 8am-8pm to:
• Schedule an appointment
• Schedule an in-home vaccination
• Arrange for a free Lyft ride to a vaccination clinic. Those who need a ride to get vaccinated can visit www.uwfrederick.org/rideunited for more information. The first $25 of each one-way ride is completely free to the rider.
 For other dates/times, check out Frederick Health Hospital(https://www.frederickhealth.org/.../get-the-covid-19.../) and other locations (https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/vaccine).
o Childcare option: KinderCare (https://www.kindercare.com/lp/vaccine-free-day), Learning Care Group (https://www.learningcaregroup.com/vaccine-care-faq/), and YMCA (https://www.ymca.org/.../ymcas-offer-free-drop-child-care...) are all offering free child care to help parents and caregivers get vaccinated. For more information, visit the provider’s website.

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VaxFact: You should get a COVID-19 vaccine even if you’ve already had COVID-19.

All COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States are effective at helping prevent COVID-19, especially severe illness and death. COVID-19 vaccines give most people a high level of protection against COVID-19, even people who’ve already had it.

More: https://bit.ly/3ahFeaZ.

Parents and Caregivers: All kids and teens ages 12 years and up should get a free COVID-19 booster shot 5 months after they complete their primary vaccine series.

Children ages 5–17 years old with a weakened immune system should get an additional primary dose of COVID-19 vaccine 28 days after their second shot. Kids ages 12 years and older with a weakened immune system should get their additional primary dose before getting a booster.

More: https://bit.ly/3mrK4Z5.

If you are SICK.... STAY HOME
-Stay home from work or school until you are out of isolation.
-Talk to your healthcare provider about early treatment options.
-If you were exposed to COVID-19 and waiting for test results, quarantine until you get your results.
-Do NOT come to a vaccination clinic if you are sick.

Frederick County COVID-19 Update for Jan. 6, 2022

According to Board of Health Regulation 02-2021, masks are required for everyone age 5 years and older in all indoor public places in Frederick County. (https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7329/Board-of-Health-Regulation-02-2021-Face-Covering-FINAL)

• Updated numbers:
o Level of Community Transmission in Frederick County, MD: HIGH
o Cases: The Health Department is now reporting that 34,689 (+612 in 24hrs) residents have tested positive for COVID-19 to date
o Deaths: 413 (+0 in 24hrs) people have confirmed COVID-19 as cause of death since March 2020.
o Rates: The Health Department is now reporting a positivity rate of 32.48% for COVID-19 and a case rate of 222.17/100,000 for COVID-19.
o Hospitalizations: 13 individuals are hospitalized with COVID-19 in the ICU and 90 in acute care beds in Frederick County.
o Fully Vaccinated: 68.1% of the Frederick County population has been fully vaccinated. Note: The percentages reported are based on the whole county population, not the age group currently eligible.
o Fully vaccinated by age: 26.9% of the Frederick population 5-11 years old has been fully vaccinated. 71.4% of the Frederick County population 12 through 17 years old have been fully vaccinated 82.2% of the Frederick County population 12 years and older have been fully vaccinated. 83.4% of the Frederick County population 18 years and older have been fully vaccinated. 94.4% of the Frederick County population 65 years and older have been fully vaccinated.
o Vaccinated by dose: 67.6% first doses, 61.2% second doses, and 6.8% single doses have been administered to Frederick County residents.
o Please check our dashboard for statistics: http://FrederickCountyMD.gov/COVIDstats and Frederick Health dashboard: http://frederickhealth.org/COVID19

• CDC Updates:
o Timing for Pfizer Boosters Now 5 Months: This week, the CDC updated its recommendation for when many people can receive a booster shot, shortening the interval from 6 months to 5 months for people who received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. The booster interval recommendation for people who received the J&J vaccine (2 months) or the Moderna vaccine (6 months), has not changed.

Individuals 18 years and older who received two doses of Moderna vaccine are still eligible for a booster 6 months after their second vaccination. Individuals 18 years and older who received a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are still eligible for a booster dose 2 months after their single dose.

o Boosters for 12-15 Year Olds: Following the latest action from the FDA, the State of Maryland is now able to provide COVID-19 booster shots for children between the ages of 12 and 15.

Frederick County Health Department vaccination clinics will began offering Pfizer boosters to children 12-15 years old on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Upcoming clinics are posted on our website (http://frederickcountymd.gov/CovidVaccine) for upcoming health department vaccination clinics. Boosters are available at all vaccination clinics. Scheduling an appointment is the best way to guarantee a vaccination, but some walk-ins will be taken as supply allows.

• Board of Health Update:
o The next Board of Health meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 7pm. The agenda is available at https://frederickcountymd.gov/BoardofHealth.
The meeting will be broadcast live on FCG TV, cable channels 19 and 1085, online at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/FCGTV, or by calling 855-925-2801, and provide the meeting code 8751.

o Update about Mask Regulation: Board of Health Regulation 02-2021 which was passed at the last meeting on Dec. 31 does not have an enforcement component. Individuals who are concerned about a business not enforcing the mask regulation should contact the business owner/management to make sure they are aware that their customers are concerned about masks and would like the business to comply. Customers have the right to choose which businesses they patronize.

• Update on COVID-19 Testing: Wait times at testing clinics are long because demand is high. We are working to expand our testing options. Check covidtest.maryland.gov for availability near you.

Get tested if you have symptoms, or have been exposed and it has been 5 days from your exposure. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html

Employers, please do not require a negative test for someone who has had covid to return to work. Some can continue to test positive for weeks. People can be cleared to return to work when they have completed their isolation.

• Community Partner Updates:
• City of Frederick: the City of Frederick is taking the following steps effective Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022 through Friday Jan. 14, 2022, at which point the City will re-evaluate its operations.
o All public meetings will transition from in-person to virtual. Those that were operating virtually will continue to do so.
o City offices will be closed to the public.
o The Weinberg Center will be closed to the public and all shows will either be canceled or postponed to a later date.
o With modified operations and safety measures in place, Parks and Recreation facilities, including Talley Rec Center, will remain open to the public.
o Parks will remain open for use. Users are encouraged to practice physical distancing, wear a mask when unable to socially distance, and practice proper hand hygiene.
o See details in their statement: https://www.cityoffrederickmd.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=6911

• Fort Detrick: As Maryland continues to combat COVID-19, several services at Fort Detrick and Forest Glen Annex are affected and will temporarily close. These closures are necessary to ensure the health and well-being of the workforce and our families. At Fort Detrick, beginning Wed. December 29, 2021 Veterans Gate will close until further notice. Nallin Farm Gate and Old Farm gates will remain operational for entry and exit. Nallin Farm Gate is open 24/7 at Fort Detrick and any vetting operations at Fort Detrick occur at Nallin Farm Gate. Old Farm is open from 6 am through 6 pm.

• Frederick Community College: Due to rising cases of COVID-19, FCC is operating remotely for the week of January 3 through January 9, 2022.

• Frederick County Department of Social Services: Beginning Jan. 3, 2022, face coverings will be required for employees and visitors in all state buildings and leased space in all public or shared spaces. This applies to all State Buildings.

• Frederick County Public Libraries will temporarily adjust their hours as of Monday, January 10, 2022, due to high positivity and community transmission levels of COVID-19. All services and branches remain available. Updated branch hours can be viewed here: https://www.fcpl.org/current-operating-status

• Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS): FCPS provided general information regarding the FCPS contingency plan during high COVID-19 transmission. More details regarding timelines and procedures will be forthcoming in the days ahead. See this Find Out First message here for details: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/preview_message.aspx?app=0&id=108534&type=notice&source=ViewNews

• Frederick County Division of Solid Waste & Recycling: Beginning Wednesday January 5th, until further notice, all transactions will be cash-less. Credit cards and checks will still be accepted for payment. Eliminating cash transactions allows the Division to make adjustments to its workforce in an effort to ensure the continuity of waste disposal services necessary to protect public health. No other adjustments are being made to waste or recycling operations at this time.

• Maryland Courts: The courts are returning to Phase III operations effective December 29, 2021. This includes stopping jury trials, providing more flexible alternative work schedules, telework, stagger personnel, schedule appointments, and scheduling more remote proceedings.

• Upcoming Information Forum:
• COVID-19 Vaccine Information Forum for Frederick County Families
Thursday, January 13 from 4-5PM
Registration is free but required: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tf-2pqjorHtajKiofqnJ0BNKBAq8ZbKkJ

This forum is hosted by the Frederick County Health Care Coalition and made possible in partnership with Frederick Health, Frederick County Health Department, Frederick County Public Schools, Spanish Speaking Community of Maryland, Asian American Center of Frederick County and United Way of Frederick County. The forum will take place on Zoom on January 13 from 4-5PM.

Forum Panelists:
• Shawn Dennison, Public Affairs Officer, Frederick County Health Department
• Jackie Douge, Pediatrician and Founder of What is Black (https://www.whatisblack.co/aboutdrdouge)
• Dan Lippy, Ed. D., Director, School Management & Charter Schools, Frederick County Public Schools
• Maria Herrera, Executive Director, Spanish Speaking Community of Maryland
• Moderated by Malcolm Furgol, Executive Director of the Frederick County Health Care Coalition

• Frederick Vaccination Update:
o All Marylanders 5 and older are eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Please note that only Pfizer is authorized for people 5-17 years old. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
o Frederick County Health Department has clinics in a variety of locations throughout the county. This list can be found at http://frederickcountymd.gov/covidvaccine. New links are added on Mondays.
Call 855-634-6829 Monday – Friday, 8am-8pm to:
• Schedule an appointment
• Schedule an in-home vaccination
• Arrange for a free Lyft ride to a vaccination clinic. Those who need a ride to get vaccinated can visit www.uwfrederick.org/rideunited for more information. The first $25 of each one-way ride is completely free to the rider.

For other dates/times, check out Frederick Health Hospital and other locations.
o Childcare option: KinderCare, Learning Care Group, and YMCA are all offering free child care to help parents and caregivers get vaccinated. For more information, visit the provider’s website.

Press release: https://go.usa.gov/xtYch

As of today, Frederick County’s positivity rate is 20.9%

COVID-19 levels in Frederick County surge as state hospitalizations exceed previous pandemic record Coronavirus transmission continued to accelerate statewide and in Frederick County on Wednesday, with local positivity levels reaching 20.9 percent and total hospitalizations exceeding 2,000 in Maryland — the highest they’ve

New MMWR report findings from a cluster of six cases of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant in Nebraska suggest this variant may cause COVID-19 illness within 3 days of exposure to the virus but lead to milder symptoms than other variants. Early evidence also suggests an increased risk for reinfection, so getting vaccinated, receiving booster shots, and wearing a mask are vital to preventing serious illness. Learn more about this outbreak: bit.ly/MMWR705152e3.

Pages - Maryland Department of Health resumes topline COVID-19 surveillance reporting following network security incident An official website of the State of Maryland.

If you're still looking for a COVID-19 vaccine for your 5-11 year old, we've got some coming up soon at FCPS schools.
-These clinics are appointments only!
-Go to frederickcountymd.gov/covidvaccine for times, locations, and links to schedule.
-Parent or guardian must accompany children.
FCPS Maryland

https://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/health/as-covid-hospitalizations-continue-to-surge-frederick-health-shares-capacity-details/article_95f434df-8d55-5017-ae08-7b76dfc4515f.html?fbclid=IwAR2pI3ZzEQ3pYHGcUHbxzjI4CezszcCJmT5QgTnihsA_X4JnaMlhGATV7Uk

As COVID hospitalizations continue to surge, Frederick Health shares capacity details Hospitalizations from COVID-19 continued to surge in Frederick County over the weekend, with 63 beds in Frederick Health filled with patients sick with the disease Sunday night — an increase

COVID-19 Update

According to CDC, masks are recommended for everyone (including fully vaccinated people) (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html) in areas of substantial or high community transmission. The level of community transition in Frederick County is high.

• Updated numbers:
o 65.2% of the Frederick County population has been fully vaccinated. Note: The percentages reported are based on the whole county population, not just the age groups currently eligible.
 Note: The percentages reported are based on the whole county population, not just the age groups currently eligible.
o 65.0% first doses, 58.4% second doses, and 6.8% single doses have been administered to Frederick County residents.
o 1.1% of the Frederick population 5-11 years old has been fully vaccinated. 69.7% of the Frederick population 12-17 years old has been fully vaccinated. 80.9% of the Frederick County population 12 years and older have been fully vaccinated. 82.1% of the Frederick County population 18 years and older have been fully vaccinated. 93.8% of the Frederick County population 65 years and older have been fully vaccinated.
o The Health Department is now reporting that 26,036 (+127 in 24hrs) residents have tested positive for COVID-19 and 386 (+3 in 24hrs) people have confirmed COVID-19 as cause of death.
o The Health Department is now reporting a positivity rate of 7.68% for COVID-19 and a case rate of 25.32/100,000 for COVID-19
o Please check our dashboard for statistics: http://FrederickCountyMD.gov/COVIDstats.

• Update on Vaccine for Children 5-11 Years Old:
o More appointments for children 5-11 have been added to our website for our 800 Oak Street clinic location (entrance off Himes Ave, directions) (https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6859/Map-and-directions-to-Frederick-County-Health-Department-Oak-Street-Vaccination-Clinic). Appointments are required, and only available for children 5-11 years old. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
 Monday, Dec. 4 from 4-7pm Click to schedule (https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/client/registration?clinic_id=28570&find_label=find_location&return_to=%2Fappointment%2Fen%2Fclinic%2Fsearch) walk-ins welcome, but schedule to guarantee an appointment.
 Saturday, Dec. 11 from 2-5pm Click to schedule (https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/client/registration?clinic_id=28425&find_label=find_location&return_to=%2Fappointment%2Fen%2Fclinic%2Fsearch)
 Saturday, Dec. 18 from 2-5pm Click to schedule (https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/client/registration?clinic_id=29026&find_label=find_location&return_to=%2Fappointment%2Fen%2Fclinic%2Fsearch)
o Vaccine for children 5-11 years old is also available other places in our community. Check with your local pediatrician, or you can also find local pharmacies and other locations online at covidvax.maryland.gov (http://covidvax.maryland.gov/) or vaccines.gov (https://www.vaccines.gov/). Frederick County Public Schools is also holding vaccination clinics in schools, and is sending out details through Find Out First.

• COVID-19 Testing:
o On Nov. 24, Governor Hogan announced that the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) will make 500,000 Abbott BinaxNOW Ag At-Home COVID-19 (https://www.abbott.com/BinaxNOW-Tests-NAVICA-App.html) test kits available through a new program being launched statewide. Each kit contains two COVID-19 tests that are approved to be used by one person, and the tests are to be used at least 36 hours apart and within three days of each other. The tests are self-administered, and results are available in 15 minutes.
o In collaboration with Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL), Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) offered limited free Abbott BinaxNOW Antigen At-Home COVID-19 test kits to help people prevent the spread of COVID-19.
o Kits were distributed this morning, and locations are out of test kits. The Testing website (https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/633/10111/How-To-Get-Tested) and social media (https://www.facebook.com/fchealthdept) will be updated when we are able to offer them again. Please check your local pharmacy for other FDA approved self-test kits (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-emergency-use-authorizations-medical-devices/in-vitro-diagnostics-euas-antigen-diagnostic-tests-sars-cov-2).
o Other testing options can be found at covidtest.maryland.gov (http://covidtest.maryland.gov/).

• Update about Omicron Variant:
o Following warnings by the World Health Organization that the COVID-19 Omicron variant poses a high risk of infection surges across the globe and the first confirmed U.S. case in California, yesterday Governor Larry Hogan detailed (https://governor.maryland.gov/2021/12/01/governor-hogan-urges-booster-shots-outlines-marylands-preparedness-efforts-for-covid-19-omicron-variant/) Maryland’s preparedness efforts and continued to urge all eligible Marylanders to get a booster shot as soon as possible.
o Omicron has mutations that make it different from Delta and other known variants. These mutations may make omicron spread more easily or evade some immune protection from infections or vaccines, but not enough is known yet. See CDC’s statement about Omicron (https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1201-omicron-variant.html) and CDC’s page about variants (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/variant.html) for more information.
o As the State of Maryland begins to see the anticipated seasonal uptick in some key health metrics and data showing waning immunity after six months, all Marylanders age 18 and older are urged to get a booster shot for additional protection against the virus.
o PCR testing remains widely available at more than 300 locations across Maryland. All Marylanders who feel sick or who are returning from travel are encouraged to get tested. To find the nearest testing location, visit covidtest.maryland.gov (https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/symptoms-testing).

• Trending Questions from Maryland Department of Health:
o Who in Maryland is currently eligible to get a COVID-19 booster shot?
 If you got the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine: Individuals 18 years and older are eligible for a booster dose of any FDA approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after the primary series.
 If you got the Janssen (Johnson &Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine: Individuals 18 years and older are eligible for a booster dose of any FDA approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine at least 2 months after the primary dose.
o Did you miss last week’s questions?
 You can find out the answer to other trending COVID-19 vaccination questions at covidLink Trending Questions and Answers (https://covidlink.maryland.gov/content/faqs/ ). Be sure to check out covidLINK (https://covidlink.maryland.gov/content/) for even more information on the COVID-19 vaccine, testing, and contact tracing.
• Frederick Vaccination Update:
o All Marylanders 5 and older are eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Please note that only Pfizer is authorized for people 5-17 years old. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
o Frederick County Health Department has clinics in a variety of locations throughout the county. This list can be found at http://frederickcountymd.gov/covidvaccine. New links are added on Mondays.
 Call 855-634-6829 Monday – Friday, 8am-8pm to:
• Schedule an appointment
• Schedule an in-home vaccination
• Arrange for a free Lyft ride to a vaccination clinic. Those who need a ride to get vaccinated can visit www.uwfrederick.org/rideunited for more information. The first $25 of each one-way ride is completely free to the rider.
 For other dates/times, check out Frederick Health Hospital (https://www.frederickhealth.org/patients-visitors/coronavirus-covid-19-/schedule-your-covid-19-vaccine/) and other locations (https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/vaccine).
o Childcare option: KinderCare (https://www.kindercare.com/lp/vaccine-free-day), Learning Care Group (https://www.learningcaregroup.com/vaccine-care-faq/), and YMCA (https://www.ymca.net/news-releases/ymcas-offer-free-drop-in-child-care-in-support-of-white-house-effort-to-reduce-barriers-to-vaccine-access) are all offering free child care to help parents and caregivers get vaccinated. For more information, visit the provider’s website.

Press Release: https://go.usa.gov/xep2k