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FSU COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
By University System of Maryland mandate, Frostburg State University will require all FSU students and employees on campus for the Fall 2021 term to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Check your FSU email or visit the Vaccination Requirement webpage for more information.
NEW: On-Campus Vaccination Clinic for FSU Students and Employees on June 30
A walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic for Frostburg State University students and employees will be held on Wednesday, June 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in room 111 of the Lane University Center on the FSU campus.
All three vaccines (Moderna, Pfizer and J&J) will be available. Individuals can then schedule a second shot (for the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine) before the August 1 deadline to upload vaccination information for fall 2021.
No appointments are needed and there is no charge (if you do have insurance, please bring your insurance card). The clinic is a partnership with Martin's Pharmacy.
Moderna Vaccinations Available in Frostburg
FSU students, employees and the public can sign up now for Moderna vaccination appointments through UPMC Western Maryland’s Frostburg Medical Center Urgent Care by calling 301-689-3229 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. UPMC Frostburg Medical Center Urgent Care is located in the Frostburg Shopping Plaza, 10701 New Georges Creek Road SW, Frostburg, MD 21532.
Walk-In Vaccination Clinic in Cumberland on June 23
The Allegany County Health Department will hold a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic on the ground floor of the Willowbrook Office Complex (12501 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland) on Wednesday, June 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. Both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccines will be offered to anyone age 18 or older. No appointment is needed.
Vaccination Finder Available
Vaccination finder at the CDC's Vaccines.gov website can assist you in finding vaccination options in your area.
Maryland Vaccination Options, Vaccinated Marylanders Can Win Share of $2 Million
All Marylanders 16 and older can register online at http://covidvax.maryland.gov or by phone through the state’s COVID-19 vaccination support center at 1-855-MD-GOVAX (1-855-634-6829) to receive a vaccine from any provider. See details about how vaccinated Maryland residents can win money through VaxCash.
Check out the links below for information and opportunities/clinics:
- The Allegany County Health Department has updates and information here. Residents can fill out the interest form at this link.
- The Garrett County Health Department has information here.
- UPMC Western Maryland has information here about vaccine clinics.
- Other information is available at the state health department website.
- You can also find updated information in Congressman David Trone's newsletter.
- Allegany County options/locations:
- Martin's (LaVale or Cumberland)
- Walgreens (Frostburg)
- Walmart (LaVale) or call pharmacy at 301-729-5088
Students — and anyone — should consider location when signing up for appointments for two-dose vaccines. Many locations are currently offering doses three to four weeks apart at the same location.
The Allegany County Health Department provided initial vaccination appointments in March based on the state guidelines that include phase 1B, which covers higher education employees, including student employees. As they and the state expand offerings, watch for emails from COVIDtesting for more information.
Vaccines are safe, effective, and authorized for use by our country’s leading medical experts. And, they are our best chance to end the pandemic. It’s going to take time and patience, but we are making progress. When it’s your turn, get vaccinated. Protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community. Visit GoVax for more information. We'll get through this together!
NOTE: If you received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and have any concerns, please review the full statement from the CDC or reach out to the Brady Health Center or your health care provider.
From the CDC: Right now, these adverse events appear to be extremely rare. COVID-19 vaccine safety is a top priority for the federal government, and we take all reports of health problems following COVID-19 vaccination very seriously. People who have received the J&J vaccine who develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks after vaccination should contact their health care provider. Report adverse events to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System at https://vaers.hhs.gov/reportevent.html