Politics & Government
Veterans Coronavirus Vaccination Clinic Sets Up In Salem
All veterans, as well as their spouses and caretakers, are eligible for coronavirus vaccinations under federal guidelines.
SALEM, MA — All veterans regardless of age, as well as their spouses and caretakers, are eligible for the coronavirus vaccination at a pop-up clinic Monday at the Mayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center on Monday.
The clinic runs from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and is open to all reserve, National Guard, public health officers, NOAA, Coast Guard and academy cadets regardless of active status or discharge status through the "Save Lives" law. Caretakers and spouses of veterans — including widows — are also eligible.
Spouses and caretakers will need to provide the last four numbers a veteran's social security number to register. No additional documentation is necessary.
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Pre-registration is required here.
Those having any trouble with registration can call 1-800-698-2411.
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(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)
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