Maryland immediately authorizes Pfizer boosters for 16 & 17-year-olds

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Governor Larry Hogan announced on Thursday that the State of Maryland is immediately authorizing COVID-19 booster shots for all 16 and 17-year-olds in the state.

This comes after recommendations by both the FDA and CDC. State health officials are continuing to strongly recommend that all eligible Marylanders get booster shots to maintain immunity against severe COVID-19.

State health officials have issued an updated bulletin to providers, making individuals 16 and 17 years of age eligible for a Pfizer booster dose at least six months after completion of the primary series of vaccines.

To date, the State of Maryland has administered nearly 1.2 million booster shots, with nearly half of the state’s eligible seniors receiving a booster shot.