Last updated: 1/25/22

COVID-19 vaccine in Boston

The COVID-19 vaccine is an important and effective tool to keep ourselves and our communities safe. Along with wearing masks, social distancing, and frequent handwashing, the vaccine will help us end the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Important vaccination information:

COVID-19 vaccinations have been approved for people ages 5 and up.
COVID-19 boosters are now available for ages 16 and up. Sixteen- and 17-year-olds are eligible for the Pfizer booster only. Boosters help you maintain strong immunity against COVID-19 and help prevent new variants from forming.
Stop in at one of our family vaccination clinics to get your vaccine or booster. Our family clinics serve people ages 5 and up!

Find a vaccine or Booster

The COVID-19 pandemic has unfairly affected Boston's Black, Latinx, immigrant and other communities of color. Systemic racism, including in healthcare and vaccine development, also contributes to concerns and mistrust of the COVID-19 vaccine. We're committed to making information available in multiple languages, through multiple methods, and on an ongoing basis. Our goal is to help our residents make informed decisions.

Have questions? Contact:

Boston Public Health Commission
info@bphc.org
617-534-5050
For medical professionals

If you are a medical professional and want to volunteer to administer the vaccine, please visit the Boston Medical Reserve Corps website. You can also email volunteer@bphc.org for more information.

Map of vaccine sites in Boston

Walk-in clinics of the day

Visit these sites to get your primary or secondary dose, booster shot, or pediatric vaccine.

Monday, January 24:

Russell Auditorium - 70 Talbot Ave, Dorchester

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Gallivan Community Center - 61 Woodruff Way

2 - 8 p.m.

Tuesday, January 25:

Morning Star Baptist Church - 1257 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The MUSE - 336 Blue Hill Ave

4 - 7 p.m.

Egleston YMCA - 3134 Washington Street

4 - 6:45 p.m.

Wednesday, January 26:

Russell Auditorium - 70 Talbot Ave, Dorchester

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Tufts Medical Center - 800 Washington Street

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Dorchester YMCA - 776 Washington St

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

List of Boston vaccine sites

List of sites

One-day Sites

Site Schedules may vary or change due to unforeseen circumstances, we recommend contacting these sites to confirm availability before showing up. One-day sites open to all residents ages 5 and older unless otherwise specified.

Location	Vaccine information	Days of Operation
Wang YMCA of Chinatown 8 Oak Street, Boston MA 02116	Pre-registration recommended, walk-ins welcome! All are welcome regardless of insurance or immigration status. The vaccine is free.	January, 24, 31, from 4 - 7 p.m.
BPHC City Call Clinic 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02114	Walk-ins welcome! No appointment needed. This clinic is for those ages 12 and older.	January 25, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. January 27, from 12 - 6 p.m. February 1 and 10, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Gardner Pilot Academy 30 Athol Street, Allston MA 02134	Walk-ins only — no appointment needed! Available to all ages 5 and older. All are welcome regardless of insurance or immigration status. The vaccine is free.	January 27, from 3 - 6 p.m. and February 17, from 3 - 6 p.m.
YMCA West Roxbury 1972 Centre Street, West Roxbury MA 02132	Walk-ins only — no appointment needed! Available to all ages 5 and older. All are welcome regardless of insurance or immigration status. The vaccine is free.	February 5, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Channing Elementary School 35 Sunnyside Street, Hyde Park MA 02136	Walk-ins only — no appointment needed! Available to all ages 5 and older. All are welcome regardless of insurance or immigration status. The vaccine is free.	February 8, from 2 - 6 p.m.
Charlestown YMCA 150 3rd Avenue, Charlestown, MA 02129	Walk-ins welcome!	Wednesday, February 23, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Location

Vaccine information

Days of Operation

Wang YMCA of Chinatown

8 Oak Street, Boston MA 02116

Pre-registration recommended, walk-ins welcome!

All are welcome regardless of insurance or immigration status. The vaccine is free.

January, 24, 31, from 4 - 7 p.m.

BPHC City Call Clinic

1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02114

Walk-ins welcome! No appointment needed. This clinic is for those ages 12 and older.

January 25, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

January 27, from 12 - 6 p.m.

February 1 and 10, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Gardner Pilot Academy

30 Athol Street, Allston MA 02134

Walk-ins only — no appointment needed! Available to all ages 5 and older.

All are welcome regardless of insurance or immigration status. The vaccine is free.

January 27, from 3 - 6 p.m. and February 17, from 3 - 6 p.m.

YMCA West Roxbury

1972 Centre Street, West Roxbury MA 02132

Walk-ins only — no appointment needed! Available to all ages 5 and older.

All are welcome regardless of insurance or immigration status. The vaccine is free.

February 5, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Channing Elementary School

35 Sunnyside Street, Hyde Park MA 02136

Walk-ins only — no appointment needed! Available to all ages 5 and older.

All are welcome regardless of insurance or immigration status. The vaccine is free.

February 8, from 2 - 6 p.m.

Charlestown YMCA

150 3rd Avenue, Charlestown, MA 02129

Walk-ins welcome!

Wednesday, February 23, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Wednesday, March 16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Ongoing Vaccination Sites

Site schedules may vary or change due to unforeseen circumstances, we recommend calling these sites to confirm availability before showing up.

Location	Vaccine information	Days of Operation
Boston Specialists - John Leung 65 Harrison Ave, Suit 201, Boston MA 02211	Walk-ins welcome! Register online or by calling 617-804-6767	Mondays and Saturdays, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Codman Square Health Center 637 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124	Registration only, call 617-822-8271! All Boston residents ages 5 and up.	Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
CVS Locations Various	All eligible priority groups can get the vaccine. Schedule an appointment at CVS.	Varies
The Dimock Center 30 Dimock Street, Roxbury, MA 02119	All Boston residents ages 12 and up can get the vaccine. Walk-ins welcome! Clinic located in the basement Please call 617-442-8800 (x2025) to schedule your appointment. Spanish-speaking operators are available.	Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Dorchester COVID-19 Vaccination Site Russell Auditorium, 70 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester MA 02124	All Boston residents can get the vaccine. Walk-ins welcome or schedule a Dorchester appointment.	Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Dorchester YMCA 776 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124	Walk-ins welcome!	January 10 - January 31, Monday Through Friday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
DotHouse Health 1353 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122	Ages 5 and older. DotHouse will be distributing tickets 15 minutes before opening. The number of tickets we give out is based on the number of RNs vaccinating	Mondays, Tuesday, Thursday, Fridays, from 12:30 - 4 p.m. Wednesdays, from 3 - 6:30 p.m. Saturdays, from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Dowling Building Ground Floor 850 Harrison Ave, South End, MA 02118	All Boston residents can get the vaccine Walk-ins available Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schedule a Dowling Building appointment.	Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center 75 Paris Street, East Boston, MA 02128	All Boston residents can get the vaccine. An appointment is required. Call 617-568-4500 or schedule an appointment online	Mondays and Tuesdays, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Egleston YMCA 3134 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119	Walk-ins welcome!	Tuesdays, 4 - 6:45 p.m.
Fenway Health 142 Berkley Street, South End, MA 02116	All Boston residents can get the vaccine. Check for Fenway Health appointments.	Varies
Fenway Health 1340 Boylston Street, Fenway, MA 02215	All Boston residents 18+ can get the vaccine. Check for Fenway Health appointments.	Varies
Fenway Park Stadium 4 Jersey Street, Boston MA 02215	Visit the state's website for more information	Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursdays, from 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Galaxy Pharmacy 543 Dorchester Ave, South Boston, 02127	All eligible priority groups can get the vaccine. To schedule an appointment call: 617-268-0800	Varies
Gallivan Community Center 61 Woodruff Way, Mattapan, MA 02126	Walk-ins welcome, or register online! All Boston residents ages 5 and up.	Mondays, 2 - 8 p.m.
Gary Drug Company 59 Charles Street, Downtown, 02114	Ages 18 and older, walk-ins welcome	Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Greater Roslindale Medical and Dental Center 4199 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA 02131	Please call 617-323-4440 to schedule your appointment. All Boston residents ages 5 and up are eligible.	Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m.
Hyde Park YMCA 1137 River Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136	Walk-ins welcome! All Boston residents ages 5 and up.	Fridays, 8 - 11 a.m.
Immigrant Family Services Institute 1626 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA 02126	Walk-ins welcome! All Boston residents ages 5 and up.	Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
MAC 9 Palmer Street, Roxbury, MA 02119	All adults 18 years and older are welcome by walk in or appointment. Youth ages 12-17 by appointment only. Register on the MAC website or call 614-422-1622 to make an appointment	Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Melnea Cass Recreation Complex 120 Martin Luther King Blvd., Boston MA 02118	Visit the state's website for more information	Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Morning Star Baptist Church 1257 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126	Walk-ins welcome! All Boston residents ages 5 and up. Friday clinic hours are focused on families.	Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Muse 336 Blue Hills Ave, Roxbury, MA 02121	Walk-ins welcome no appointment needed! All residents ages 5 and older.	Tuesdays, 4 - 7 p.m.
Osco Locations Varies	Schedule an appointment online.	Varies, call locations to confirm.
Prince Hall Grand Lodge - Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center 24 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02121	By appointment only! Call the COVID team line at 617-245-8206 for an appointment	Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesdays, from 12 - 7 p.m.
Sportsmens Tennis and Enrichment Center 950 Blue Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02124	Walk-ins welcome! Ages 5 and up.	Fridays, 5 - 7:45 p.m.
South Boston Community Health Center 409 W Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127	If you are a patient and would like to be vaccinated, please request a vaccine appointment through your MyChart or call 617-826-1150. If you are not a SBCHC patient and are eligible for the vaccine, you can schedule an appointment through our online portal. SBCHC is vaccinating anyone 5 and up! Walk-ins welcome!	Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
South End Community Health Center 1601 Washington Street, South End, MA 02118	By appointment only! To schedule an appointment, visit the South End Health Center website or call 617-568-4500	Monday though Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sullivan's Pharmacy and Medical Supply Inc 1 Corinth Street, Roslindale, 02131	Check our website for hours and appointments.	Varies
Tufts Medical Center 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111	Walk-ins welcome! Ages 5 and up	Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Upham's Corner Health Center 415 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125	All eligible Boston residents can get the vaccine. Vaccination is by appointment only! Register online	Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 - 5:30 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Vinh's Brothers Pharmacy 1365-1377 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, 02122	Call to confirm 617-282-9800.	Varies
Walgreens Locations Varies	All eligible priority groups can get the vaccine. Check availability or schedule an appointment online.	Varies
Whittier Street Health Center - Main Site 1290 Tremont Street, Roxbury MA 02119	Advanced registration and walk-ins welcome! Register on our website or call 617-858-2444. For additional information, please call Marcelle Denis, Director of Operations for Whittier Street Health Center at 617-989-3220. The Mobile Vaccination Clinic will operate off of the Mobile Unit, in addition to clinic-based sites.	Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Family Medicine) and 5 - 8 p.m. (Pediatrics) Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Whittier Street Health Center - Satellite 278 Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury MA 02119	Advanced registration and walk-ins welcome! Register on our website or call: 617-858-2550. For more information, please contact Chichi Ojuka, Nurse Practitioner and Director of Operations at the Blue Hill Ave. Clinic at 617-858-2550. The Mobile Vaccination Clinic will operate off of the Mobile Unit, in addition to clinic-based sites.	Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Veterans

Location	Vaccine information	Days of operation
Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center 150 S Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130	Available to all veterans enrolled in the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system.	Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
West Roxbury VA Medical Center 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132	Available to all veterans enrolled in the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system.	Fridays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Location

Vaccine information

Days of operation

Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center

150 S Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Available to all veterans enrolled in the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system.

Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

West Roxbury VA Medical Center

1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Available to all veterans enrolled in the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system.

Fridays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Request a mobile vaccine clinic

Are you a community-based or faith-based organization, college or university, K-12 school, restaurant, bar, club, café, or entertainment venue? We would like to partner with you to host a clinic! Complete our form to request a clinic at your space or event:

Vaccine clinic request form

Please note: Filling out this form does not guarantee the availability of a mobile clinic.

Help for seniors

Need help booking an appointment?

Older Boston residents that are interested in the COVID vaccine and who need help with online registration or transportation should call 3-1-1 for help. Ask to be connected to the Age Strong Commission for vaccine assistance. Eligible Massachusetts residents can also call 2-1-1 if they need help for registration.