Get Vaccinated

Where to Get Vaccinated in Maine 

Vaccination is one of the best ways to protect yourself, your family, and your community from vaccine-preventable diseases. Whether you need routine vaccines for your child, recommended vaccines as an adult, vaccines during pregnancy, or vaccines for travel, there are many locations across Maine where you can get vaccinated.

Childhood Vaccines (Ages 0-18)

Children in Maine can receive recommended vaccines at no cost through Maine's Universal Immunization Program, regardless of insurance status. Learn more about recommended vaccines for children, school and childcare immunization requirements and vaccine resources available for families here. 

Vaccines may be available at:

• Pediatrician offices
• Family Medicine offices
• School Based Health Centers
• Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
• Public Health Clinics

Find a provider near you: Provider List. 

Adult Vaccines (Ages 19 - 64 years)

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maine's Universal Immunization Program provides access to routinely recommended vaccines  for eligible adults ages 19-64 through enrolled healthcare providers. 

Vaccines may be available at:

• Family Medicine practices
• Primary Care offices
• Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
• Walk-In Clinics

Find a provider near you: Provider List. 

Adults 65 and Older

Adults 65 and older are not currently included in Maine's Universal Immunization Program. Vaccines may be available through Medicare, pharmacies, and manufacturer Patient Vaccine Assistance Programs (listed below). 

Pregnancy

Vaccines are the best way to keep you and your baby healthy before, during, and after pregnancy.

Recommended Vaccines During Pregnancy

1. Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) Vaccine
   • Protects against whooping cough, a serious illness for newborns.
   • Recommended during the third trimester (27 -- 36 weeks) of every pregnancy.
2. Flu Vaccine
   • Protects against influenza, which can cause serious complications during pregnancy.
   • Recommended during any trimester of pregnancy during flu season.
3. COVID-19 Vaccine
   • Protects you and your baby from COVID-19 and complications that can affect your pregnancy and developing baby.
   • Recommended for anyone 6 months and older, including people who are pregnancy, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant now, or who may become pregnant in the future.
   • Vaccination can be given at any point during pregnancy.
4. RSV Vaccine
   • Protects against Respiratory Syncytial Virus, which can cause severe respiratory illness in infants.
   • Recommended during weeks 32 through 36 of your pregnancy during September to January, or your baby aged 8 months or younger can get RSV immunization during their first RSV season.

For more information on vaccine recommendations during pregnancy, visit the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists webpage.

Travel Medicine Clinics

Traveling abroad? Some destinations require or recommend vaccines like yellow fever, typhoid, routine vaccinations, and more. See out list of Travel Medicine Clinics in Maine.

2025-2026 COVID-19 Vaccination

Read our Frequently Asked Questions about Maine CDC's standing order for COVID-19 vaccine.

Patient Vaccine Assistance Programs 

If you need help paying for vaccines, some vaccine manufacturers may offer patient assistance programs that may provide vaccines at no cost to eligible uninsured adults. Program eligibility and covered vaccines vary by manufacturer. Patients may contact the manufacturer directly to determine eligibility. 

Available programs include:

Have Questions or Need Help?

Maine Universal Immunization Program 
Call: 1-800-867-4775
Email: ImmunizeME.DHHS@maine.gov