Health

Boston sponsoring free flu and COVID vaccine clinics through Nov. 7

The clinics are appointment-free and do not require insurance or identification, the Boston Public Health commission said on Friday.

A health care worker prepares a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Boston Medical Center on June 17, 2021.

October 20, 2024

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The City of Boston is hosting several vaccination clinics across the city until Nov. 7 to encourage residents to protect themselves from the flu and COVID-19 heading into colder months, the Boston Public Health Commission said in a statement.

The BPHC said appointments to get the shot are not necessary. While bringing along an insurance card and identification is recommended, it is not required, according to the statement.

Commissioner of Public Health Dr. Bisola Ojikutu said vaccines are the “most effective” way to prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID and the flu.

“During the fall and winter months, we strongly recommend all Boston residents receive updated vaccines and stay home if they have symptoms of respiratory viral illness,” Okjikutu said in the statement.

In addition to the free vaccination clinics, the BPHC said they are launching a campaign with information on how to keep residents and their loved ones healthy and safe from respiratory illnesses. The campaign, called “Stay Healthy Boston,” will be in MBTA buses and subways this fall, the statement said.

The Center for Disease Control recommends everyone six months and older to get an updated flu and COVID shot.

Free vaccine clinics dates and locations

Monday, October 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall Room 801
Thursday, October 24, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at City Hall Room 115
Tuesday, October 29, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the BCYF Hyde Park Community Center
Saturday, November 2, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the BCYF Mattahunt Community Center
Monday, November 4, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the BCYF Paris Street Community Center
Thursday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the BCYF Curley Community Center