COVID-19 vaccine in Boston
The COVID-19 vaccine is an important and effective tool to keep ourselves and our communities safe. Along with getting tested, wearing masks, social distancing, and frequent handwashing, the vaccine will help us end the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Boston Public Health Commission
Important Vaccine Information
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.
- COVID-19 vaccinations have been approved for people ages 6 months and up.
- COVID-19 boosters are now available for ages 5 and up.
- Second boosters are available for people 50 and older, those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised, and those who received a J&J vaccine and are not immunocompromised.
Recommendations and Information
Recommendations and Info- Everyone ages 6 months and older should be vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Everyone 5 and older should stay up-to-date with their COVID vaccines by getting boosted when eligible.
- COVID-19 vaccines offer the best protection against becoming seriously ill, being hospitalized or dying from COVID-19.
- Staying up to date on your vaccines is essential. People are best protected against infection, severe illness, hospitalization and death when they get their booster shots.
- Everyone ages 5 and older should receive a COVID-19 booster after completing their primary series of vaccinations. Some people can receive two boosters.
- If you are 50 years and older you should receive a second booster four months after your first booster dose.
- If you are moderately to severely immunocompromised, you should receive a second booster four months after their first booster dose.
- If you received J&J vaccine and are not immunocompromised you should relieve a second booster shot at least four months after your first booster shot.
For more information about COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised please visit the CDC's website
- Vaccines for children are safe, free, and effective.
- Everyone ages 6 months and older should be vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Vaccination protects you and your child from becoming very ill, being hospitalized, or dying from COVID-19.
- The vaccines have gone through the most intensive safety monitoring in US history and are safe and effective for adults and children. Since its authorization, millions of children ages 5 and up have safely received the vaccine.
- The vaccine is free. No insurance or ID is required. Immigration status will not be and is never a requirement for BPHC sponsored services.
Parents can find clinics and make appointments at the state's Vax Finder website. Parents who prefer to have their child vaccinated by their pediatrician should call their provider's office directly.
For more information:
Read our pediatric vaccine frequently asked questions (FAQ) in English or in another language.
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Read our pediatric vaccine frequently asked questions (FAQ) for children 6 months to 5 years old in English. More languages coming soon.
Please see CDC COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children and teens for current information.
Map of vaccine sites in Boston
Walk-in clinics of the day
Visit these sites to get your primary or secondary dose, booster dose, or pediatric vaccine.
Monday, August 8
Mattapan Community Health Center, 1575 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126
- 9:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. and 3 - 4 p.m.
Tufts Medical Center, 276 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Dowling Building Ground Floor, 850 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
- 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, August 9
Community Health Hub at Towns Field, 1565 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02122
- 2 - 6 p.m.
Mattapan Community Health Center, 1575 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126
- 9:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. and 3 - 4 p.m.
Tufts Medical Center, 276 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 10
Dowling Building Ground Floor, 850 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
- 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tufts Medical Center, 276 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Harvard Street at Prince Hall, 24 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02121
- 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
List of Boston vaccine sites
List of sitesSite Schedules may vary or change due to holidays and 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 |
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Community Health Hub at Towns Field 1565 Dorchester Ave, Roxbury MA 02122 |
Walk-ins only! No appointment needed! Offering vaccines for those 6 months and older. |
August 9, 16, and 30 from 2 - 6 p.m. |
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Thomas Menino YMCA 1137 River Street, Hyde Park MA, 02136 |
Walk-ins only! No appointment needed! Offering vaccines for those 6 months and older. |
August 11, 12, 17, and 18 from 2 - 6 p.m. |
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Agencia ALPHA 70 White Street, East Boston MA, 02128 |
Walk-ins only! No appointment needed! Offering vaccines for ages 6 months and up. |
August 13, from 12 - 3 p.m. |
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YMCA Washington Beech 4560 Washington Street, Roslindale MA, 02131 |
Walk-ins only! No appointment needed! Offering vaccines for ages 6 months and up. |
August 13, from 3 - 6 p.m. September 1, 6, and 7, from 3 - 6 p.m. |
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Community Resource and Job Fair BCYF Mildred Ave Community Center 5 Mildred Ave, Mattapan MA 02126 |
Offering vaccines for ages 6 months and up. |
August 23, from 4 - 7 p.m. |
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Sportsmens Tennis and Enrichment Center 950 Blue Hill |
Walk-ins only! No appointment needed! Offering vaccines for ages 6 months and up. |
August 24, from 3 - 6 p.m. |
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Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology 41 Berkley Street, Boston MA 02116 |
Walk-ins only! No appointment needed! |
August 24, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
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Sumner Playground School Event 15 Basile Street, Roslindale MA 02131 |
Walk-ins only! No appointment needed! Offering vaccines to those 6 months and older. |
August 25, from 2 - 6 p.m. |
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New Mission High School 655 Metropolitan Ave, Hyde Park MA 02136 |
Walk-ins only! No appointment needed! This clinic will be outside. |
August 29, from 12 - 4 p.m. |
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ABCD - Thelma Burns Building 575 Warren Street, Roxbury MA 02119 |
Walk-ins only! No appointment needed! Offering vaccines for ages 6 months and up. |
August 31, from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
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Parkway Community YMCA 1972 Centre Street, West Roxbury MA 02132 |
Walk-ins only! No appointment needed! Offering vaccines for ages 6 months and up. |
September 2, 8, and 9, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
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27th Brazilian Independence Day Festival 1175 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton MA 02134 |
Walk-ins only! No appointment needed! Offering vaccines for ages 6 months and up. |
September 11, from 1 - 5 p.m. |
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BINCA 100 Maxwell Street, Mattapan MA, 02126 |
Walk-ins only! No appointment needed! Offering vaccines for ages 6 months and up. |
September 22, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Site schedules may vary or change due to holidays or unforeseen circumstances, we recommend calling these sites to confirm availability before showing up.
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Charlestown - NEW Health 15 Tufts Street, Charlestown MA 02129 |
To register for the vaccine call 857-238-1141 |
Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Codman Square Health Center 637 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 |
Registration only, call 617-822-8271! All Boston residents ages 5 and up. |
Monday through Friday, 1 - 4:20 p.m. |
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CVS Locations Various |
All eligible priority groups can get the vaccine. Schedule an appointment at CVS. | Varies |
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The Dimock Center 30 Dimock Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 |
All Boston residents ages 12 and up can get the vaccine. Clinic located in the basement Please call 617-442-8800 (x2025) to schedule your appointment. Spanish-speaking operators are available. |
Mondays and Wednesdays, from 1 - 4:30 p.m. |
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DotHouse Health 1353 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122 |
Walk-ins welcome! Now offering vaccines for people 6 months and older.
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Mondays, Tuesday, Thursday, Fridays, from 8:30 - 4 p.m. Wednesdays, from 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Saturdays, from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
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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. |
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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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. |
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Fenway Health 142 Berkley Street, South End, MA 02116 |
All Boston residents can get the vaccine. Check for Fenway Health appointments. |
Varies |
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Fenway Health 1340 Boylston Street, Fenway, MA 02215 |
All Boston residents 18+ can get the vaccine. Check for Fenway Health appointments. |
Varies |
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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 |
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Gary Drug Company 59 Charles Street, Downtown, 02114 |
Registration encouraged, walk-ins available. | Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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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. |
By appointment Monday - Friday, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Walk-ins welcome |
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Harvard Street at Prince Hall 24 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02121 |
Call the COVID team line at 617-245-8206 for an appointment. Walk-ins also welcome. Offering Pfizer for 6 months and older on Tuesdays and Saturdays only |
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays,Fridays, and Saturdays, Tuesdays, from 12 - 7 p.m. |
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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. |
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Immigrant Family Services Institute 1626 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126 |
Walk-ins only! No appointment needed! |
Friday, from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 3 - 7 p.m. |
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MAC 9 Palmer Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 |
Walk-ins accepted, registration encouraged Call 614-422-1622 to make an appointment |
Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
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Mattapan Community Health Center 1575 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan MA 02126 |
No appointment needed |
Mondays through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. and 3 - 4 p.m. |
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Melnea Cass Recreation Complex 120 Martin Luther King Blvd., Boston MA 02118 |
Visit the state's website for more information |
Thursdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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North End Waterfront Health - NEW Health 332 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 |
To register for the vaccine call 857-238-1141 |
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
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Osco Locations Varies |
Schedule an appointment online. | Varies, call locations to confirm. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Sullivan's Pharmacy and Medical Supply Inc 1 Corinth Street, Roslindale, 02131 |
Check our website for hours and appointments. | Varies |
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Tufts Medical Center 276 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111 |
Walk-ins welcome! Ages 6 months and up! |
Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Upham's Corner Health Center 415 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125 |
All eligible Boston residents can get the vaccine. Vaccination is by appointment only! |
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. |
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Vinh's Brothers Pharmacy 1365-1377 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, 02122 |
Call to confirm 617-282-9800. | Varies |
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Walgreens Locations Varies |
All eligible priority groups can get the vaccine. Check availability or schedule an appointment online. | Varies |
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Whittier Street Health Center - Main Site 1290 Tremont Street, Roxbury MA 02119 |
Appointment required. Register on our website. |
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. |
| Location | Vaccine information | Days of operation |
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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. |
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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. |
Help for seniors
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.
More resources
Find City of Boston resources and more.
How to make your vaccination appointment and get ready for it.
Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccines that meet the FDA's rigorous scientific standards.
These school-based clinics are for BPS students and their families.
For medical professionals
If you are a medical professional and want to volunteer to administer the vaccine, visit the Boston Medical Reserve Corps website. Email volunteer@bphc.org for more information.
