Maryland teenagers among those eager to get COVID-19 vaccine

It appears Maryland teenagers are responding to the governor's call to pre-register for COVID-19 vaccinations.|| COVID-19 updates | Maryland's latest numbers | Get tested | Vaccine Info ||Teenagers have been waiting their turn for some time to get shots, and a growing number of them say they will not waste time signing up.Meghna Chandrasekaran, 17, a student at the Western School of Technology said getting vaccinated was a family decision."I have received my first dose and I am getting my second dose next Monday," she said. "For me, it was health-wise because my mom is immunocompromised. I just felt much more comfortable."She's eager to finish out her senior year with friends who she said are starting to sign up to get their shots."We have been here in our rooms and in our houses for the last year. It's just exciting to hear some hopeful news," Chandrasekaran said.Maryland online vaccination site locatorVaccine Data DashboardMaryland vaccination plan FAQsThe governor announced Monday that all Marylanders 16 and older could get the vaccine starting Tuesday at state-run mass vaccination sites, and then from all providers by April 12. Chandrasekaran said that's important news for Maryland teenagers who are returning to more in-person learning."It gave me a sign that we're returning to some sort of new normal, and so I definitely wanted to get vaccinated," Chandrasekaran said.Twin sisters Maria and Julia Cabral, students at Hereford High School, turned 16 on Easter and are making plans to sign up for vaccinations."As soon as we heard Gov. Hogan kind of opened up the gate for teenagers, and especially with us just turning 16, I mean, we really went for it right away," Maria Cabral said.They're using social media to get the word out to students their age and older across the state."I think it's definitely the most important way to spread news about the vaccine, and just coronavirus in general, is through social media," Julia Cabral said.Phoebe Bailey, 17, who is the student member of the Harford County Board of Education, signed up for her first shot."I know I'm going back (to school) four days a week, so I wanted to take another step of precaution personally to keep myself, my family, as well as teachers and staff safe," Bailey said.She said there are mixed emotions among some teenagers she has spoken with in Harford County, but she expects that'll change in the coming weeks."It was easy (to pre-register). I just went online, I chose two vaccination sites. So I chose M&T Bank Stadium plus the Maryland State Fairgrounds, so I'm waiting to hear more information, whether it be through text or phone call," Bailey said.Bailey said either way, she will not waste time responding, and for now, she's not particular about which shot she is offered.

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