Politics & Government
Town Of Arlington: COVID-19 Update And Vaccination Progress
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12/17/2021 11:21 AM
Director of Health & Human Services Christine Bongiorno is pleased to announce that the department has administered more than 3,450 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in recent clinics to children ages 5 to 11. According to Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the percentage of Arlington children fully vaccinated in this age group is 83%. Additionally, in the last month, the Health Department administered 1,530 Moderna booster shots to those ages 18 and over in local clinics and homebound visits. These efforts bring the Town’s overall percentage of fully vaccinated residents to 82%.
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“I’m pleased with the turnout of children being vaccinated and adults receiving their booster these past few weeks,” said Bongiorno. “However, we’d like to see everyone vaccinated and getting their booster shots. With indoor holiday gatherings upon us we are already seeing cases rising again and unvaccinated individuals put themselves at risk of serious health issues and even death. Vaccines help prevent the worst effects of Covid.”
Arlington COVID-19 case counts shot up in November to 195 reported cases, and in the first two weeks of December 167 confirmed cases have already been reported. Similar increases have been seen across the state.
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People age 5 and older who live, work, or study in Massachusetts can get vaccinated against COVID-19. People ages 5-17 can only get the Pfizer vaccine. People age 18 and older can get any vaccine. Boosters are recommend for adults 16 years and older and at least six month after completing their primary COVID-19 vaccination series. Those who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine should get their booster two months after their primary dose. The vaccine is safe and effective. You don't need an ID or insurance to get it. Book an appointment on vaxfinder.mass.gov. Local options including CVS and Walgreens.
Additional clinics will be announced in the coming weeks when vaccine doses are provided to the Town. Any future Town run clinics will be posted on the Town's website at arlingtonma.gov/covid19 and email notification sent in a Town Notice.
This press release was produced by Town of Arlington. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
