H1N1 (Swine) Flu

Pre-Register Now to Administer Vaccine in Maryland

The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) requests interested vaccine providers to signup to receive H1N1 influenza vaccine. DHMH has established a pre-registration process for immunization providers to identify their facilities as possible vaccine administration sites for the 2009 novel H1N1 influenza vaccine. Pre-registration with DHMH is the only way to receive H1N1 influenza vaccine. 
 
H1N1 vaccine is being purchased by the federal government and will be made available and shipped to pre-registered sites at no charge. Syringes, needles, sharps containers, and alcohol swabs will also be provided at no charge. Current estimates are that the vaccine will be ready for distribution mid-October (this date is subject to change). Pre-registered sites are not committed to administering vaccine, however they will receive periodic updates and vaccine planning information. Prior to receiving vaccine, your site will need to complete a Provider Agreement that outlines the specific terms and conditions of vaccine use and accountability as defined by federal and state authorities.
 
Sites that may wish to pre-register include healthcare provider offices, schools, and other private settings, such as community vaccinators, pharmacies and workplaces.  Facilities with multiple locations should submit a separate pre-registration form for each vaccination site.  

Please contact the Center for Immunization at H1N1Info@dhmh.state.md.us  if your business has centralized distribution for multiple sites and would like to discuss pre-registering as one site.  Please ensure that information is provided on the authorized prescriber (e.g., M.D., D.O.) under whose authority vaccinations will be administered at your site.