We see the barriers to accessible healthcare and we also see you…
GIANT PHARMACY to offer Flu and Covid vaccines at the Every Step Counts Walk & 5K Run on October 5, 2024, 9am-Noon at Centennial Park in Ellicott City, MD.
Every Vaccine Counts!
When you join us on Oct. 5 for the Every Step Counts Walk & 5K, you can also get your seasonal Flu (ages 3 years old and up) and Covid shots (ages 6 years old and up) via an onsite vaccine clinic hosted by Giant Pharmacy! Please remember to bring your insurance information with you. A link to an informational form you’ll need to complete can be downloaded from this link CLICK FOR FORM.
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While our grant for this program has concluded, we are still able to offer materials, resources, and training to improve the vaccination experience for all persons.
The Autism Society of Maryland (AUSOM) launched its Vaccine Education Initiative in August 2023 in partnership with the Autism Society of America (ASA), and the Howard County Health Department. The Autism Society believes that improving the vaccination experience is a critical step towards achieving more equitable healthcare for people with Autism and all neurodiverse individuals. The Vaccine Education Initiative (VEI) is a national program of the Autism Society of America that addresses systemic barriers, while promoting vaccine education, confidence, and access. Funding was provided through a mission-critical grant from the Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative (ADVC). Seventeen affiliates, including the Howard County Autism Society, were selected to participate as sub-grantees, bringing the program directly to local and state communities.
INFORMATION AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH & SPANISH: Social Stories, Communication Boards, Flyers, Informational Sheets, Fear of Needles (for Providers and Self-Advocates) CLICK HERE TO ACCESS
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A limited number of FREE SENSORY FRIENDLY VACCINE BAGS are available from the Autism Society! Please contact us at 410-290-3466 or email liza.kibler@autismsocietymd.org to reserve yours! Kits contain noise cancelling headphones, fidgets/spinners, squeezy ball, shot blocker, sunglasses and sticker to make your/your child’s vaccine experience easier!
Upcoming Community Vaccine Clinics – Howard County Health Department
For more information on upcoming Vaccine Clinics at the Howard County Health Department, visit https://www.howardcountymd.gov/health/immunizations
