Where To Get The New COVID-19 Booster Vaccine, Flu Shots In Somerville

SOMERVILLE, MA — The City of Somerville will host free flu and updated COVID-19 booster vaccination clinics for residents, including clinics open only to seniors aged 65+, in September and October.

In addition to Somerville’s public vaccine clinics, the city is also partnering with local schools, childcare centers, the Somerville Housing Authority, and organizations working with homebound community members to distribute the vaccines.

The flu vaccine and the updated COVID-19 booster dose are free regardless of health insurance or immigration status. Registration is required and can be completed online at somervillema.gov/vaccineclinics or by calling 311 (617-666-3311).

Scheduled COVID-19 booster clinics

The updated COVID-19 booster is recommended for everyone age 12 and older at least two months after their last dose. Patients should bring their vaccine card to their appointment.

• Ages 12+
  • Wednesdays, October 5, 12, and 19; November 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 3-5 p.m.
    • City Hall Annex, 50 Evergreen Ave.
• Ages 65+ only
  • Thursday, October 13, 1-3:30 p.m.
    • Holland St. Senior Center, 167 Holland St.

Scheduled flu vaccine clinics

The flu vaccine is available to everyone age three and older. City flu clinics offer both the high-dose vaccine for persons 65 and older and the standard dose vaccine for those under 65. Although the vaccines are free to all Somerville residents regardless of insurance, those who have health coverage should bring their insurance cards with them.

• All ages
  • Saturday, October 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • East Somerville Community School cafeteria, 50 Cross St.
  • Wednesday, October 26, 1-4 p.m.
    • West Somerville Neighborhood School cafeteria, 177 Powder House Blvd.
• Ages 65+ Only
  • Thursday, October 6, 1-3 p.m.
    • Holland St. Senior Center, 167 Holland St.

Flu vaccines and updated COVID-19 boosters are also available at many pharmacies and other locations. Search for providers at https://www.vaccines.gov/

For more information about City of Somerville clinics, go to somervillema.gov/vaccineclinics.