COVID VACCINE INFO

For the North End and Charlestown Communities

We offer COVID-19 vaccines at scheduled appointments. If you or someone you know is 12 years or older, and would like to schedule a vaccine appointment, please call the number below that corresponds with the location you would like to receive your vaccine, and a patient service representative will help you schedule your appointment. The COVID-19 vaccine will also be available to patients at their regularly scheduled PCP appointments.

Please note, to schedule a vaccine appointment, you must be registered with Massachusetts General Brigham. If not, please call 866-211-6588 to register.

Starting the week of 9,27.21, we will offer Pfizer booster vaccinations to eligible individuals who have received 2 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, with the 2^nd dose at least 6 months prior.  We continue to offer vaccination to anyone who has not yet received a primary vaccination, and 3^rd doses of Moderna or Pfizer vaccine to anyone with a weakened immune system, and at least 28 days since the 2^nd shot of either vaccine. Please note, the BOOSTER shots recently approved are only for people who received Pfizer vaccine. Please remember to bring your vaccination card to properly verify your previous vaccine doses.

For people requesting a Pfizer booster shot, please note the eligibility guidelines below.  At the time of scheduling, we will ask about your eligibility for a booster shot:

• people 65 years and older   
• people aged 18–64 years with underlying medical conditions (see below)
  • Cancer – current active cancer
  • Cerebrovascular diseases like stroke, carotid artery disease
  • Chronic kidney, liver or heart disease
  • Lung diseases like COPD, emphysema, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • Overweight (BMI ≥25)
  • Pregnancy and recent pregnancy
  • Smoking, current and former
  • Down syndrome
  • Neurologic conditions, including dementia
  • Sickle cell disease
  • Substance use disorders
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Thalassemia

People aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission in certain occupations as below:

• First responders (healthcare workers, firefighters, police, congregate care staff)
• Education staff (teachers, support staff, daycare workers)
• Food and agriculture workers
• Manufacturing workers
• Corrections workers
• U.S. Postal Service workers
• Public transit workers
• Grocery store workers