FREE at-home COVID-19 rapid tests are available to all residents at the Board of Health Office at Town Hall.
What to do if you have COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19?
As of September 1, 2022, updated Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 boosters are now authorized by the FDA and recommended by the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s0901-covid-19-booster.html. These updated boosters will be available in Massachusetts starting the week of September 5th.
We have developed the following FAQ which will also be posted on mass.gov.
- What are the updated boosters? The new COVID-19 booster vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer are updated versions of the original vaccines. The updated boosters were recently authorized by the FDA and recommended by the CDC.
- Who should get the new booster? Anyone age 12 or older who completed a primary COVID-19 vaccination series or received a booster dose at least two months ago should get the updated booster as soon as possible.
- Why do I need a booster? Staying up to date on vaccines, including boosters, is the most effective way to prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. While vaccine protection decreases over time, boosters re-stimulate the immune system and increase vaccine efficacy again. Boosters are an important defense, even if you’ve already had COVID-19.
- When and where can I get a booster? Updated boosters will be available in Massachusetts starting the week of September 5, 2022. You can get a booster at many locations across the Commonwealth, including where you received previous vaccines. Locations include doctor’s offices, hospitals, pharmacies, and community health clinics.
- Where can I get more information? You can visit www.mass.gov/covidbooster for the latest information.
IN-HOME VACCINATIONS are available for anyone who is unable to get to a vaccine location, including children 5-11 years old.
You can call the In-Home Vaccination Central Intake Line at (833) 983-0485. Representatives are available Monday through Frida
