Frequently Asked Vaccination Questions
Our students and expert faculty in the NDMU School of Pharmacy address common questions about the COVID-19 vaccinations.
Watch a Spanish version of the COVID-19 Vaccination FAQ video.
Notre Dame of Maryland University is requiring all eligible students, faculty, staff, and contractors who will be learning, working, or living on University property, including participating in professional program clinicals, practicums, and internships, to receive a COVID-19 booster shot by January 31, 2022. Individuals that are 100% remote will remain exempt from the University’s vaccine requirement.
Notre Dame of Maryland University has joined the COVID-19 College Vaccination Challenge as a part of the Biden Administration’s “Month of Action” to help the nation reach the President’s goal of 70% of adults having at least one vaccine dose by Independence Day.
We encourage everyone to join the University in this effort and help promote COVID-19 vaccination. This may include adding the “Vaccine Champion” badge to your email signature (available below), talking to a friend or relative, and/or helping promote the Vaccination Challenge on social media.
Digital Toolkit COVID-19 College Challenge One Pager
As of January 6, 2022, the CDC has stated that all individuals ages 5 and older are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Booster shots are available for individuals ages 12 and older. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Additional information on COVID-19 vaccines/boosters, including FAQs, safety information, etc. are available from on CDC’s COVID-19 Vaccine webpage.
Please visit Maryland's COVID-19 vaccine website (as well as your local county health department website) for the most up-to-date information regarding scheduling a vaccine/booster appointment or walk-up availability.
The School of Pharmacy has hosted several vaccination clinics on campus in partnership with Safeway for NDMU community members, including students, faculty, staff, contractors, and alumni, as well as their family.
Booster clinics will be held on campus on January 18, 2022 and January 27, 2022. Additional information including sign-up will be forthcoming. However, we recommend that you to get a booster as soon as possible. State and local health departments, as well as pharmacies, health clinics, and the like, are routinely offering booster shots. Find available sites and appointments in Maryland online.
Our students and expert faculty in the NDMU School of Pharmacy address common questions about the COVID-19 vaccinations.
Watch a Spanish version of the COVID-19 Vaccination FAQ video.