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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.

Disability Friendly Vaccine Clinics October 19 and November 16

These clinics will have extra staff on hand to provide skilled support to both children and adults with disabilities and/or sensory support needs. Clinics will offer flu and COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months and up, as well as adult vaccines and boosters. People with and without disabilities can get vaccinated at these clinics.
Cambridge Public Health Department Recommends Flu Vaccines and COVID-19 Boosters, Releases Fall Vaccine Clinic Schedule

As we head into cooler weather, it’s time to think about flu and COVID-19 risks. Flu season will soon be upon us. Spending more time indoors means that there’s more opportunity for COVID-19 to spread. To protect against these two threats, the Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) strongly recommends that residents get an annual flu vaccine AND stay up-to-date on COVID vaccinations and boosters.
CDC Recommends Updated Booster Shots for Better Protection Against Omicron

On September 1, 2022, the CDC recommended use of updated (bivalent) COVID-19 booster shots for better protection against COVID-19 Omicron variants.
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Wednesday, August 31

The Cambridge Public Health Department is offering a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the War Memorial Recreation Center on Wednesday, August 31. All members of the Cambridge community ages 12 and older are welcome.