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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. 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.

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

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.

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.

Cambridge Public Health Department to Offer Free COVID-19 Vaccine Every Wednesday, beginning February 8

Beginning February 8, the Cambridge Public Health Department will be offering free COVID-19 and flu vaccines to adults and children (age 5+) every Wednesday from 12-4 p.m. at 119 Windsor Street, second floor.
City of Cambridge to Provide People Who Live or Work in Cambridge $75 Debit Cards at COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on December 15, 2022

 The City of Cambridge announced that it is offering a $75 debit card to people who live or work in Cambridge who get vaccinated for COVID-19 (first dose, second dose, or booster) at the city-sponsored clinic on Thursday, December 15, from 4-8 p.m., at CambridgeSide, 100 Cambridgesideplace.
Respiratory Illnesses are Rising Among Children. Public Health Experts Offer Advice for Families.

The Cambridge Public Health Department is alerting residents that there has been a sharp rise in infants and children in Massachusetts seeking care for respiratory illnesses this fall. These illnesses include RSV, rhinovirus and enterovirus, and the flu.
Cambridge Willing to go the Extra Mile to Help Get Residents Vaccinated

More than 1,800 residents have already taken advantage of the Cambridge Public Health Department's free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics this fall, but there was one recent vaccination that reflects just how far City staff will go to ensure the health of its residents.