The Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Mass. Councils on Aging shared the following information about older adult COVID-19 Vaccination. <\/p>\n
HOW TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Starting February 1st, individuals ages 75 and over are eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Massachusetts.<\/p>\n Appointments, while significantly limited at this time, can be scheduled online by visiting www.mass.gov\/COVIDVaccineMap<\/a><\/p>\n Residents can select a location from the map on the website and follow prompts to schedule an appointment online.<\/p>\n Due to extremely high demand for appointments and limited vaccine supply, appointments are getting booked quickly. New appointments will continually be added to the website regularly and the mass vaccination sites have the most availability for appointments. As of now, mass vaccination sites post appointments weekly, and some smaller sites post more regularly. If you are unable to secure an appointment, please continue to check the website. Appointments can be booked at different provider types (i.e., mass vaccination sites, pharmacies, local vaccination sites) and are located in several communities statewide.<\/p>\n Steps to book an appointment<\/strong>:<\/p>\n More resources are currently being developed by the state to support the booking process for residents ages 75 and older and will be announced soon.<\/p>\n Information for community organizations and individuals ages 75 and older can be found at https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/info-details\/covid-19-vaccinations-for-people-ages-75-and-older<\/a>.<\/p>\n INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESIDENTS 75+ TO GET A COVID-19 VACCINE INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESIDENTS 75+ TO GET A COVID-19 VACCINE<\/p>\n ADDITIONAL DETAILS<\/strong> It may take several weeks to get an appointment at a location near you. As more vaccine supply arrives in the Massachusetts, additional appointments will become available.<\/p>\n APPOINTMENT INFORMATION<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Vaccines are provided free of charge. When the appointment is scheduled, the vaccination site will provide specific details on any information you may need to bring to the appointment.<\/p>\n Please bring your insurance card to your appointment, if you have one. No one will be denied the vaccine due to lack of insurance. You will not need to provide a Social Security card or government issued identification to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. You will never be asked for a credit card number to make an appointment.<\/p>\n SITE LOCATIONS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Vaccines are available at many different sites that are open to the public, such as:<\/p>\n Updated 28 January 2021 ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE<\/strong>: Additional information on ways to get assistance scheduling an appointment will be shared as they become available. VACCINE SAFETY<\/strong>: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES<\/strong>: You may also Please go to the following link to access this information:<\/p>\n https:\/\/mcoaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Instructions-for-75-COVID-19-Vaccine-Scheduling-Final-1.28.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n Should you have questions or want to be on a list to get further information, please contact the Sudbury Senior Center at 978-443-3055 or senior@sudbury.ma.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Mass. Councils on Aging shared the following information about older adult COVID-19 Vaccination.\u00a0 Starting February 1st, individuals ages 75 and over are eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Massachusetts. Read full article\n
\nUpdated January 28, 2021<\/p>\n
\nVaccinations for people ages 75 or older will begin on February 1st and continue throughout the remainder of the winter and into the spring and summer.<\/p>\n\n
\nINSTRUCTIONS FOR RESIDENTS 75+ TO GET A COVID-19 VACCINE<\/p>\n
\nIf you are unable to schedule an appointment online or need assistance with the scheduling process, more information will be shared. Some resources that may be able to assist you include, but are not limited to, the following local organizations:
\n\u2022 Local Council on Aging or Senior Center
\n\u2022 Regional Aging Services Access Points<\/p>\n
\nIf you are unable to leave your home due to health conditions for a routine medical appointment, additional information regarding vaccination options will be released shortly to ensure all eligible people are able to access the vaccine.<\/p>\n
\nThe COVID-19 vaccines are safe. The available COVID-19 vaccines are approved and recommended by the FDA and the CDC\u2019s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices following standard testing and approval processes. Vaccines undergo rigorous testing and large clinical trials before they are approved for widespread use. Vaccination is the best protection
\nfor these individuals to reduce the risk of severe illness due to COVID-19. For more information on COVID-19 vaccine safety visit www.mass.gov\/COVIDVaccineSafety.<\/p>\n
\nInformation on the COVID-19 vaccine will be updated regularly. Please use the following resources for more information:
\n\u2022 COVID-19 Vaccine Information in Massachusetts<\/a><\/p>\n