COVID-19 Vaccination in Maine
All People 6+ Months Are Now Eligible For Vaccination
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at preventing severe illness and can help limit the spread of the virus that causes it. For the best protection, everyone 6 months and older should stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines, which includes getting boosters if eligible. Primary series and updated booster vaccinations are available at locations across the state.
Booster Doses
Maine CDC recommends everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, including all primary series doses and boosters for their age group:
- People ages 5 years and older should get all primary series doses, and the booster dose recommended for them by U.S. CDC, if eligible.
- Everyone age 5 years and older are recommended to receive an updated (bivalent) booster.
- This includes people who have received all primary series doses and people who have previously received one or more original (monovalent) boosters at least 2 months ago.
- Children age 5 years can only get a Pfizer-BioNTech booster.
- Children ages 6–11 years can get either a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna booster.
- Anyone age 18 and older can choose to receive a Novavax (monovalent) booster, if they are unable to receive or choose not to receive an updated Pfizer or Moderna booster.
- Everyone age 5 years and older are recommended to receive an updated (bivalent) booster.
- Getting a COVID-19 vaccine or booster after you recover from COVID-19 infection provides added protection against COVID-19.
For more information, see this FAQ. To find a booster dose, find a vaccination site.
How to make a vaccine appointment in Maine
Vaccination Sites
Find a vaccination location
Vaccinations - including primary series and booster shots - are being administered across the state in a variety of locations from pharmacies, to healthcare provider offices, to community clinics and more. Some require appointments but many are operating as walk-in sites. To find a location near you, check the vaccination sites webpage.
Need a Ride To Your Vaccine Appointment?
1-855-608-5172
The Department of Health and Human Services is offering a free option for Maine people who need a ride to and from a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. Call 1-855-608-5172 to reserve a ride at least 48 hours in advance of your appointment.
COVID-19 Prevention
Vaccinator Information
These resources are available to assist and inform you about Maine’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts, and will be updated regularly.