Getting a Flu Shot
Flu shots can increase the chance of staying healthy through the winter months. Getting vaccinated will not only help keep you healthy, but it can help to prevent you from getting others sick too. It is recommended that everyone 6 months and older get a yearly flu vaccine.
Getting a flu vaccine this year is more important than ever, not only to reduce your risk from flu but also to help conserve potentially scarce health care resources.
2025 FREE Community Flu Vaccination Clinics - No Appointments Necessary!
- UM SJMC will provide vaccination to anyone age nine or older
- Ages 9 - 17 require a parent/guardian signature
- High risk individuals are especially encouraged to be vaccinated
- Only standard dose trivalent vaccine provided
UM St. Joseph will be providing flu vaccines at various Baltimore County locations. Questions? Call 410-337-1479.
Hereford Branch of Baltimore County Public Library
16940 York Road, Hereford, MD 21111
Thursday, October 2 | 10 am – 2 pm
The Orokawa Y in Towson
600 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Saturday, October 4 | 9 am – 1 pm
Monday, October 13 | 3 – 7 pm
Cockeysville Branch of Baltimore County Public Library
9833 Greenside Drive, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Monday, October 6 | 3 – 7 pm
Catonsville Branch of Baltimore County Public Library
1100 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228
Tuesday, October 7 | 3 – 7 pm
The Y in Parkville
8910 Waltham Woods Road, Parkville, MD 21234
Wednesday, October 8 | 3 – 7 pm
Saturday, October 18 | 9 am – 1 pm
Our Lady of Grace Church
18310 Middletown Road, Parkton, MD 21120
Tuesday, October 14 | 3 – 7 pm
St. Joseph Parish Cockeysville (Joe's Cafe)
100 Church Lane, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Thursday, October 16 | 6 – 9 pm
Friday, October 17 | 9 am – 3 pm
The Shops at Kenilworth (Lower Level)
800 Kenilworth Drive, Towson, MD 21204
Wednesday, October 22 | 2 – 6 pm
Owings Mills High School
124 Tollgate Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Saturday, October 25 | 9 am – 12 pm
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (Cartwright Hall)
8501 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21286
Sunday, October 26 | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
The School of The Cathedral Mary Our Queen (Gymnasium)
111 Amberly Way, Baltimore, MD 21210
Tuesday, October 28 | 3 – 7 pm
Pikesville Branch of Baltimore County Public Library
1301 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208
Wednesday, October 29 | 2 – 6 pm
Rosedale Branch of Baltimore County Public Library
6105 Kenwood Avenue, Rosedale, MD 21237
Thursday, October 30 | 3 – 7 pm
White Marsh Branch of Baltimore County Public Library
8311 Sandpiper Circle, Nottingham, MD 21236
Saturday, November 1 | 10 am – 2 pm
White Marsh Mall (Outside of Macy's Home)
8200 Perry Hall Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21236
Tuesday, November 4 | 2 – 6 pm
Parkville-Carney Branch of Baltimore County Public Library
9509 Harford Road, Parkville, MD 21234
Thursday, November 6 | 2 – 6 pm
Perry Hall Branch of Baltimore County Public Library
9685 Honeygo Boulevard, Perry Hall, MD 21128
Saturday, November 8 | 10 am – 2 pm
North Point Branch of Baltimore County Public Library
1716 Merritt Boulevard, Dundalk, MD 21222
Thursday, November 13 | 3 – 7 pm
Owings Mills Branch of Baltimore County Public Library
10302 Grand Central Avenue, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Monday, November 17 | 3 – 7 pm
Randallstown Branch of Baltimore County Public Library
8604 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD 21133
Thursday, November 18 | 3 – 7 pm
Reisterstown Branch of Baltimore County Public Library
21 Cockeys Mill Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136
Monday, November 24 | 4 – 7 pm
Arbutus Branch of Baltimore County Public Library
855 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, MD 21227
Tuesday, November 25 | 3 – 7 pm
What You Need to Know About Flu Shots
At the University of Maryland Medical System, our experts have answered some of the common questions that people have about flu vaccines. Read the FAQs below.
Do I need a flu shot if I got one last year?
Yes. The flu virus changes, so a vaccination is needed each year to protect you from the year's most common flu type.
Will I get the flu from the flu shot?
No. You cannot get the flu from the flu shot. While most people feel fine after the shot, some may develop a mild fever or feel tired for a day or two. This is your body's normal response, working to protect you.
If I get the flu shot, does that mean I will not get the flu?
No. The flu shot is not 100 percent effective, but it does greatly lower your risk of getting the flu. There are many different types of the flu virus, and the shot doesn't protect you against all of them. Each year, the World Health Organization identifies three or four types most likely to be spread for that year's flu season to include in the flu shot.
Does the vaccine protect me right away?
No. It takes about two weeks for the shot to start working in your body, so you may still catch the flu after you have the shot.