Starting July 1, 2026, Maine’s Universal Immunization Program will expand vaccine access to adults 19-64 years, including those who are underinsured, uninsured, or enrolled in MaineCare. A universal immunization program will provide many benefits to both healthcare providers and patients.
If your practice is already enrolled as a MIP provider, you will only need to complete the required vaccine needs assessment. If you are not enrolled and would like to participate, contact MIP to enroll or for additional questions at ImmunizeME.DHHS@maine.gov.
Please complete the Adult Vaccine Need Assessment by June 30, 2026.
At this time, we encourage providers to use their current private stock before ordering state supplied vaccine in July. There will still be a grace period where providers can continue submitting private vaccine claims for reimbursement until their private stock has been depleted.
Upcoming Informational Webinar
Join us to find out more about Maine’s Universal Immunization Program. We will be hosting an informational session on Tuesday, June 2 @ 12pm.
The Maine Immunization Program is committed to improving Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination awareness and education to help protect adolescents and adults from HPV-related cancers. As a health care professional, you can aid cancer prevention efforts by talking to parents or guardians about the importance of the vaccine to reduce the risk of HPV-related cancers and disease.
The Maine Immunization Program partnered with Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center to provide this one-hour webinar for health care professionals. Watch the webinar, complete the evaluation and post-test to get continuing education credit.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) — one of the most common yet preventable causes of certain types of oral and throat cancers, making awareness especially important in dental settings. HPV can often go unnoticed and can lead to serious health issues, including cancer. Dental professionals can help identify early signs of oral abnormalities during routine exams and educate patients about the benefits of HPV vaccination as a cancer prevention tool. By promoting preventive care and patient education, dental offices can support overall oral and public health. Click here to complete one-hour continuing education credit.
On May 15, 2026, The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) issued a standing order (PDF) authorizing qualified pharmacy licensees to administer the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine to individuals 3 to 17 years of age. Individuals 18 years and older can already receive MMR vaccine in pharmacies under existing pharmacist authority.
Come join our team! The Public Health Educator III position conducts Vaccines for Children (VFC) quality assurance visits, and evaluations of health care facilities and provider offices enrolled in the VFC and Adult program. In this position, you will disseminate compliance and best practice health information to provider office staff in compliance with federal and state VFC program guidelines. You will serve as the Adolescent Vaccine Coordinator for the Maine Immunization Program and assist with program operations. Apply Today!
If you have any questions, please contact the Maine Immunization Program at: Main Line: (207) 287-3746 ImmPact Helpdesk: (207) 287-3006 / Support/Education: (207) 287-9972
