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COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Stay up to date with the latest updates and information on the COVID-19 Vaccine from the City and State.

COVID-19 Vaccines & Boosters

People ages 6 months+ who live, work, or study in Massachusetts should get a COVID-19 vaccine. People ages 5+ should get a booster. Certain immunocompromised individuals and people over the age of 50 who received an initial booster dose at least 4 months ago are eligible for another mRNA booster to increase their protection against severe disease from COVID-19. UseVaxFinder.mass.gov to learn more and find a pharmacy or other location to get your booster or call 2-1-1 for help over the phone.

CPHD Booster Shot Clinics

The Cambridge Public Health Department is offering appointment-only COVID-19 vaccine and booster clinics at 119 Windsor St. on Wednesdays for eligible people who live or work in Cambridge.

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COVID-19 Vaccines Approved for Everyone 6 months and Older

People ages 6 months+ who live, work, or study in Massachusetts should get a COVID-19 vaccine. People ages 5+ should get a booster.

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Honest Vaccine Conversations with Black and Brown People

Listen to Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) providers talk about our problematic history and a CHA patient talk about having vaccine concerns. Find out why health equity is bigger than getting vaccinated and how the vaccine can help us get there.

Booster Information

Kids Age 6 months - 4 years

Kids Age 5-11

City Vaccine & Booster Clinics

The Cambridge Public Health Department is offering weekly appointment-only COVID-19 vaccine clinics for the Cambridge community on Wednesdays through August 10, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Cambridge Public Health Department located at 119 Windsor Street, 2nd Floor. The clinics will offer free COVID-19 vaccines (first, second, and booster doses). Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available to those who are eligible.

Appointments are required. Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available to those who are eligible. Book an appointment here.

The Cambridge Fire Department will offer free, walk-in COVID-19 vaccines and boosters at the St. Paul AME testing site, located at 85 Bishop Allen Drive, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays June 4, June 11, June 18, and June 25. No appointment required.

COVID-19 Vaccines & Boosters

People ages 6 months+ who live, work, or study in Massachusetts should get a COVID-19 vaccine. People ages 5+ should get a booster.

Adults who received a primary vaccine and booster dose of the Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine at least 4 months ago may receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

There are free vaccination locations throughout the Commonwealth with appointments available for anyone eligible. Visit VaxFinder.mass.gov to find one near you, or if you need help booking an appointment, call 2-1-1.

The vaccine is safe, free and effective. It’s the best way to protect you and your family. You don't need identification or insurance to get it.

To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine and booster, visit Mass.gov/Vaccine. 

Safety

The City of Cambridge and the Cambridge Public Health Department recognize that there are many questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.

The available COVID-19 vaccines are approved and recommended by the FDA and the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices following standard testing and approval processes. By prioritizing resources and efforts, the vaccines were developed quickly and never at the expense of safety. More vaccine safety information is available in this flyer and at mass.gov/COVIDVaccineSafety

To help us all do our part to learn more and debunk untrue and dangerous claims, please visit Massachusetts COVID-19 Vaccine Information for the most up-to-date information.

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Updates

Latest updates related to the COVID-19 Vaccine from the City and State.

Information on Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines
The CDC recommendation related to vaccines for children under 5 was issued on Saturday, June 18, and COVID-19 vaccines are now recommended for all children age 6 months and older.
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Children Ages 6 Months to 4 years Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccinations
Following recommendations from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Baker-Polito Administration today announced that Massachusetts children ages 6 months to 4 years old are now eligible to receive the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC Recommends COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children
CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that all children 6 months through 5 years of age should receive a COVID-19 vaccine. This expands eligibility for vaccination to nearly 20 million additional children and means that all Americans ages 6 months and older are now eligible for vaccination.
CDC Strengthens Recommendations and Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Shots
CDC is expanding eligibility of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to everyone 5 years of age and older. CDC now recommends that children ages 5 through 11 years should receive a booster shot 5 months after their initial Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination series.