BOSTON — Public health officials in Massachusetts have announced how eligible residents can access their Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shots in Massachusetts.
Th Moderna booster is now available to individuals over age 65, and those 18-64 years of age who are at risk for severe COVID-19 due to underlying medical conditions. The Moderna booster is also available to people who are at increased risk for COVID-19 because of occupational or institutional settings.
As for the The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster, that is now available to all individuals who received a J&J single dose vaccine at least two months ago.
“With the approval of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters, over 750,000 residents are newly eligible for booster shots under federal eligibility criteria,” according to a statement from the Executive Officer of Health and Human Services.
The Baker administration says residents are now able to get their booster doses from more than 460 locations, including over 450 retail pharmacies, and state sponsored COVID-19 booster locations, with appointments available now for booking.
On Tuesday, October 26th, two additional state-sponsored COVID-19 booster locations will open in Brockton and Danvers.
The Brockton Vaccination & Booster Clinic is at the Shaw’s Center at 1 Feinberg Way, in Brockton. The clinic has capacity to administer 450 doses daily and can ramp up to capacity for 1,000 doses daily. The clinic will offer Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters and primary series doses.
Appointments can be booked by visiting vaxfinder.mass.gov, with walk ins also accepted. Language translation services will be available on site. Brewster Ambulance will serve as the provider for this clinic.
The Danvers Vaccination & Booster Clinic is at 1 Ferncroft Road, in Danvers. The Danvers clinic can administer 300 doses daily and can ramp up to capacity for 1,000 doses daily. The clinic will offer Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson boosters, as well as primary series doses.
Appointments can be booked by visiting vaxfinder.mass.gov with walk ins also accepted. Language translation services will be available on site. Transformative Healthcare will serve as the provider for this clinic.
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