Last updated: 5/26/22

COVID-19 vaccine in Boston

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

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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, visit the Boston Medical Reserve Corps website. Email volunteer@bphc.org for more information.

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 5 and up.
COVID-19 boosters are now available for ages 5 and up. Young people between 5 and 17 are eligible for the Pfizer booster only.
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.

Learn more about BPHC's COVIID-19 vaccine recommendations.

Find a vaccine or Booster

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.

Thursday, May 26

Washington Beech YMCA, 4560 Washington Street, Roslindale MA 02131

3 - 6 p.m.

Mattapan Community Health Center, 1575 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126

9 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. and 3 - 4 p.m.

Harvard Street at Prince Hall, 24 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02121

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Friday, May 27

Tufts Medical Center, 276 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02111

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Immigrant Family Services Institute, 1626 Blue Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02126

9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 3 - 7 p.m.

Hyde Park YMCA, 1137 River Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136

2 - 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 28

Parkway Community YMCA, 1972 Cantre Street, Boston MA 02132

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 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
Washington Beech YMCA 4560 Washington Street, Roslindale MA 02131	Walk-ins only! No appointment needed!	May 26, from 3 - 6 p.m.
Parkway Community YMCA 1972 Centre Street, West Roxbury MA 02132	Walk-ins only! No appointment needed!	May 28, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Muse 336 Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury MA 02121	Walk-ins only! No appointment needed!	May 31, from 4 - 6 p.m. June 14, 21, 28, and July 5, from 2 - 6 p.m.
Higgins Elementary k-2 School 160 Harrishof Street, Roxbury MA 02119	Walk-ins only! No appointment needed!	June 2, from 3 - 7 p.m.
William Blackstone Elementary 380 Shawmut Ave, Boston MA 02118	Walk-ins only! No appointment needed!	June 3, from 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Mutual Aid Eastie 210 Border Street, East Boston MA	Walk-ins only! No appointment needed!	June 5, from 2 - 6 p.m.
Boston Latin Academy 205 Townsend Street, Boston, MA 02121	Walk-ins welcome! No appointment needed.	June 8, from 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Gardner Pilot Academy 30 Athol Street, Allston MA 02134	Walk-ins only! No appointment needed!	June 13, from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
BINCA 100 Maxwell Street, Mattapan MA 02126	Walk-ins only! No appointment needed!	June 16, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Community Block Party 41 Geneva Ave, Boston MA	Walk-ins only! No appointment needed!	June 23, from 4 - 7 p.m.
St. Anthony of Pauda Parish 43 Holton Street, Allston MA 02134	Walk-ins only! No appointment needed!	June 30, from 4 - 7 p.m.
The BASE 150 Shirley Street, Boston MA 02119	Walk-ins only! No appointment needed!	July 2, from 2 - 5 p.m.

Ongoing Vaccination Sites

Site schedules may vary or change due to holidays or 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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
DotHouse Health 1353 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122	Walk-ins welcome!	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.
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, 7:30 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.
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
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
Gary Drug Company 59 Charles Street, Downtown, 02114	Registration encouraged, walk-ins available.	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.
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.	Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesdays, from 12 - 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 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.
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.
Mattapan Community Health Center 1575 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan MA 02126	No appointment needed	Mondays through Friday, from 9 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. and 3 - 4 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.
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.
Osco Locations Varies	Schedule an appointment online.	Varies, call locations to confirm.
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 276 Tremont 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	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.

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.