Free Vaccine Clinics in Boston
Stay up to date on recommendations and data on viral respiratory illnesses including flu, COVID-19, RSV, and more. Find resources, guidance, and answers to common questions below.
Everyone ages six months and older is encouraged to get the updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Pregnant parents, babies, and older adults should consult their health care professional about RSV vaccinations.
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Still have questions? Contact:
Boston Public Health Commission
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1010 Massachusetts Avenue
6th FloorBoston, MA 02118
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2025 Vaccine Clinics
We are hosting free vaccine clinics throughout Boston. No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome. Optional pre-registration is available at select locations to ensure a smoother check-in process. Staff will ask for your insurance and identification card, but insurance and identification are not required. If you have a health insurance card, please bring it with you.
If you are bringing your child for routine childhood vaccines, please bring your child's vaccination records if you have them. The clinics that offer routine childhood vaccines will have DTaP, Tdap, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, meningococcal, varicella, polio, and MMR that protects against measles, mumps and rubella viral illnesses.
Residents are encouraged to contact their health care provider or visit a local pharmacy to find an accessible vaccine clinic. Contact the Mayor’s Health Line for free, confidential, multilingual health information and referral services at 617-534-5050. The Mayor’s Health Line helps all residents regardless of immigration status.
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Monday, December 1, 2025 2 - 6 p.m. |
BCYF Roslindale
Pre-registration is available, but not required. Walk-ins welcome. |
6 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131 |
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Thursday, December 4, 2025 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
BCYF Curley
Pre-registration is available, but not required. Walk-ins welcome. |
1663 Columbia Road, South Boston, MA 02127 |
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025 3 - 7 p.m. |
BCYF Hyde Park
Pre-registration is available, but not required. Walk-ins welcome. |
1179 River St., Hyde Park, MA 02136 |
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Thursday, December 11, 2025 3 - 7 p.m. |
BCYF Curtis Hall
Pre-registration is available, but not required. Walk-ins welcome. |
20 South St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 |
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Monday, December 15, 2025 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
BCYF Nazzaro
Pre-registration is available, but not required. Walk-ins welcome. |
30 North Bennet St., North End, MA 02113 |
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Central Library in Copley Square, Boston Public Library Commonwealth Salon, 1st Floor
Pre-registration is available, but not required. Walk-ins welcome. |
700 Boylston St., Back Bay, MA 02116 |
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Get Vaccinated
Vaccines help prevent serious illnesses like measles, chickenpox, whooping cough, polio, and more. With vaccine preventable illnesses on the rise, it is more important than ever to stay protected. Getting vaccinated is much safer than getting the disease, as it lowers the risk of your child being hospitalized or having long-term health problems.
Contact your health care provider or visit a local pharmacy to find an accessible vaccine clinic near you.
Questions About Viral Respiratory Illnesses
Common QuestionsRespiratory viruses cause commonly known illnesses such as flu (influenza), COVID-19, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), and other illnesses that affect the organs involved in breathing.
Adults aged 65 and older, children younger than 5 years old, pregnant people, and people with chronic medical conditions are at higher risk for severe infections.
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Fever
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Chills
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Fatigue (tiredness)
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Cough
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Runny or Stuffy Nose
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Headache
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Symptoms may also include, but are not limited to, chest discomfort, decrease in appetite, diarrhea, muscle and/or body aches, loss of taste or smell, sneezing, sore throat, vomiting, wheezing.
There are many ways that you can protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community from getting sick from respiratory illnesses.
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Stay up to date with your vaccinations.
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Stay home when you’re feeling sick.
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Practice proper hand hygiene by washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using hand sanitizer.
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Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing by using a tissue or your elbow.
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Wear a well-fitting mask, especially in crowded indoor spaces.
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Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces often.
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Increase indoor ventilation and air circulation by opening windows when possible.
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Have COVID-19 rapid test kits available at home if you have symptoms of COVID-19.
For the COVID-19 vaccine, the State announced anyone 6 months and older is eligible.
It is strongly recommended for children between 6 and 23 months, adults 65 and older, healthcare workers, those with medical conditions associated with higher risk of severe COVID-19 disease, and those who are immunocompromised, pregnant, or lactating.
Common Illnesses
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Still have questions? Contact:
Boston Public Health Commission
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1010 Massachusetts Avenue
6th FloorBoston, MA 02118
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