Vaccinations

View Announcement about Vaccinations for Fall 2021

Moderna Vaccinations Available in Frostburg

FSU students, employees and the public can sign up now for Moderna vaccination appointments at UPMC Western Maryland’s Frostburg Medical Center Urgent Care by calling 301-689-3229 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Upon receiving a first dose, individuals will be able to schedule their second dose at a location that is most convenient to their homes. UPMC Frostburg Medical Center Urgent Care is located in the Frostburg Shopping Plaza, 10701 New Georges Creek Road SW, Frostburg, MD 21532. 

Pfizer Vaccination Clinic on May 27

UPMC Western Maryland and Allegany County Health Department are offering a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday, May 27, from noon until 6 p.m. in the hospital auditorium. All individuals age 12 and older are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine, and this clinic will administer the first dose. Please note, individuals under the age of 18 must have a parent present to sign a consent form.

You can register for an appointment online or walk-ins are welcome. Individuals should enter the hospital through the entrance adjacent to the parking garage where they will be screened and then directed to registration where they will be required to show their driver’s license or another valid form of identification.

Vaccination Finder Available

LaVale Walmart Now Offering J&J and Moderna Vaccines

Appointments at the LaVale location are readily available and can be scheduled using the Walmart COVID Vaccine link. The link can also be used to schedule a vaccination appointment at any participating Walmart in the country. The LaVale location is currently offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccination or the two-dose Moderna vaccination (second dose can be scheduled at a different Walmart location). Individuals can also call the LaVale Walmart Pharmacy at 301-729-5088 to schedule an appointment.

All Marylanders 16 and older can register online at the COVID-19 Vaccinations in Maryland web site 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, including through the links below: 

• Allegany County residents can fill out the interest form online.
• Garrett residents can look for appointments or use the online interest form.
• 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)

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. 

IMPORTANT: If you receive a vaccine, please be sure to enter that information at the FSU COVID Check-In Portal. Look for "My Vaccinations" in the menu at the top right. You can enter first- and second-dose and single-dose 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.