COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID-19 VACCINE

The COVID-19 vaccine is a key tool, with mask wearing, social distancing and frequent handwashing to keeping ourselves and our communities safe and ending the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has unfairly affected Boston's Black and other People of Color, Latinx and immigrant communities. And systemic racism including in health care and vaccine development contribute to concerns and mistrust of the COVID-19 vaccine. BPHC is committed to making information available in multiple languages, through multiple methods and on an ongoing basis to help our residents make informed decisions. BPHC Vaccine Recommendations: BPHC recommends everyone ages 6 months and older be vaccinated against COVID-19. Everyone ages 5 and older should stay up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccines by getting boosted when eligible. COVID-19 vaccines offer the best protection against becoming seriously ill, being hospitalized, and even dying from COVID-19. Staying up to date on your vaccines is essential. People are best protected against infection, severe illness, hospitalization or death from COVID-19 when they get their booster shots. Some people can receive two boosters. If you are 50 years and older you should receive a 2^nd booster four months after your first booster shot. People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should receive a 2^nd booster, four months after their first booster shot If you received J&J vaccine and are not immunocompromised, you should receive a 2^nd booster shot at least 4 months after your first booster shot View our COVID-19 Vaccination Schedules to learn how to stay up-to-date on your vaccinations. Pediatric Vaccine Information: Vaccines for children are safe, free and effective. Vaccination protects you and your child from becoming very sick, being hospitalized, or dying from COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccines have gone through the most intensive safety monitoring in US history and are safe and effective for adults and children. Since being authorized, millions of children ages 5 and older have safely received the vaccine. The vaccine is free. No insurance or ID is required. Immigration status will not be asked and is never a requirement for BPHC sponsored services, including COVID-19 vaccination. For more information, read our Pediatric Vaccine FAQ in English. للحصول على صحيفة وقائع طب الأطفال باللغة العربية ، انقر هنا. For the Pediatric Vaccine in Cape Verdean Creole click here. 如需阿拉伯语的儿科情况说明书，请单击此处。 Pour la fiche d'information pédiatrique en arabe, cliquez ici. Pou fèy enfòmasyon pedyatrik an arab, klike isit la. Para ficha técnica pediátrica em árabe, clique aqui. Warqada xaqiiqda caafimaadka carruurta ee Carabiga, guji halkan. Para ver la hoja de datos pediátricos en árabe, haga clic aquí. Để có tờ thông tin về nhi khoa bằng tiếng Ả Rập, hãy nhấp vào đây. Please note that the pediatric FAQ does not yet include the new recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccines for Children 6 months through age 4. Please see CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for Children and Teens for the current information. Where can I find additional resources about the COVID-19 vaccine? Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine from the State of Massachusetts Visit the Centers for Disease Control - Vaccines Find federal information on COVID-19 vaccines If you have any additional questions, email us at COVID19vaccine@bphc.org.

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