Who can get a COVID-19 vaccine now?
1st booster
- Everyone age 5-11 can get a booster 5 months after their first dose.
- Everyone age 12 and older can get a booster after they have had their primary vaccine series:
- At least 5 months after completion of an mRNA (Pfizer or Moderna) vaccine primary series
- At least 2 months after completion of a Janssen/J&J primary dose.
2nd booster
- Anyone age 50 and older may get a 2nd booster at least 4 months after their 1st booster
- Anyone age 12 and older with certain medical conditions may get a 2nd booster at least 4 months after their 1st booster
- Anyone age 18-49 years with certain medical conditions, and who received Janssen/J&J COVID-19 Vaccine as both their primary series dose and their booster dose, at least 4 months after the first Janssen booster dose
People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised have specific COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, including recommendations for a booster. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised.
Schedule a COVID vaccine appointment in Franklin County:
- Coming soon: registration link for 6/5 Clinic at the Greenfield Safety Fair 10 AM-1 PM.
- Check the website of BHN, a new vax bus vendor, to see all of their clinics in Western MA, including regular ones in our region. Scroll down the main page to see the clinics — note that this page is updated on Thursdays. https://www.bhninc.org/
- Visit the state VaxFinder site to see where you can get which kinds of vaccine today!
- Baker Pharmacy in Shelburne Falls — call 413-625-6324 to schedule.
- Rite Aid in Greenfield has walk-in hours every day from 2-3 PM.
How to Schedule a Pop-up Vaccination Clinic at workplaces or events
- Click here to request a Walgreens clinic at your event/location.
- Click here to schedule a CVS clinic onsite — minimum 30 people.
- Click here to schedule a state mobile clinic.
Homebound Vaccination
Is it very hard for you to get to a vaccination appointment? Someone can come to you to administer a vaccine. Call the State Homebound Vaccination Program phone number 833-983-0485
Vaccine Safety Information
Vaccines are safe and are one of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you from getting sick from COVID-19. The vaccine doesn’t contain the virus that causes COVID-19, so it can’t make you sick. You may experience mild side effects after getting the vaccine, but this is a sign that your body is learning how to protect you. The COVID-19 vaccine was developed quickly but all of the same safety steps were followed for this vaccine that are used for all vaccines. Massachusetts has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the safety of the vaccine.
- Learn more at Trust the Facts. Get the Vax.
- Learn more about vaccine safety monitoring systems here.
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