Vaccines are an important part of staying healthy throughout adulthood. Recommended vaccines can help prevent serious illness and complications and protect others from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Maine’s Universal Immunization Program
Maine’s Universal Immunization Program provides access to routinely recommended vaccines for eligible adults ages 19 through 64 through participating health care providers.
Adults who are uninsured, underinsured, privately insured, or enrolled in MaineCare may be eligible for recommended vaccines through the program.
Learn more about Maine’s Universal Immunization Program and eligibility
Recommended Vaccines for Adults
Vaccines recommended for adults vary based on age, health conditions, vaccination history, occupation, travel, and other factors.
View the recommended adult immunization schedule
For a list of vaccines available through Maine’s Universal Immunization Program, visit the Maine Vaccine Board website.
Where to Get Vaccinated
Vaccines may be available through participating health care providers, including:
- Family medicine practices
- Primary care offices
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
- Walk-in clinics
Find a participating vaccine provider near you
Adults Age 65 and Older
Adults age 65 and older are not currently included in Maine’s Universal Immunization Program.
Vaccines may be available through Medicare, pharmacies, health care providers, and vaccine manufacturer Patient Assistance Programs.
View recommended vaccines for adults age 65 and older
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:
Pfizer RxPathways
Vaccines: Abrysvo, Comirnaty, Penbraya, Prevnar 20, Trumenba
Website: Pfizer RxPathways
Phone: 1-800-989-7284
Merck Helps
Vaccines: Capvaxive, Gardasil 9, M-M-R II, Vaqta, Varivax, Vaxneuvance
Website: Merck Helps
Phone: 1-800-727-5400
GSK for You
Vaccines: Arexvy, Boostrix, Engerix-B, Shingrix
Website: GSK for You
Phone: 1-866-728-4368
Sanofi Patient Connection
Vaccines: Adacel, MenQuadfi, Tenivac
Website: Sanofi Patient Connection
Phone: 1-888-847-4877
Moderna
Vaccine: Spikevax
Website: Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Access
Contact Us
For questions about adult immunizations or Maine’s Universal Immunization Program, contact the Maine Immunization Program.
Phone: 207-287-3746 or 1-800-867-4775
Email: ImmunizeME.DHHS@maine.gov