The state announced its plans to open eligibility of the COVID-19 vaccine to residents 65 and older, effective February 18th. To absorb the additional number of eligible individuals needing the vaccine, the state also announced its plans to ensure the vaccine will reach eligible residents in an efficient and equitable manner. As such, vaccines will be distributed through mass vaccination sites, 20 of the hardest-hit communities in Massachusetts, and retail locations (such as pharmacies). Local Health Departments will not be receiving additional vaccine doses.
Weston will have enough vaccine to follow-up with the second dose for those residents who have received the vaccine in Weston but will not be holding additional clinics for first-time recipients. If you registered for a clinic in Weston but did not receive your first dose in town, you will need to book an appointment through the state's vaxfinder.mass.gov site or by calling 211. Weston's Board of Health is working with the Council on Aging to ensure the needs of our most vulnerable residents are met.
Vaccine Clinic Locations
Visit Mass.gov/CovidVaccine to find additional information on eligibility, which is currently 65 and older. The state has set up an online Vaccine Locator tool to help eligible individuals find appointments. See also:
Massachusetts Vaccine Scheduling Phone Line
- Call 211
- Assistance is available in English and Spanish with translators to support 100 additional languages
- Individuals ages 75 and older can speak to a representative on the phone to assist them with an appointment through the state's public website
- If no appointments are available, callers can be placed on a call-back list for a mass vaccination site. Call backs are on a first-come, first-served basis
Caregiver/Companion Vaccine Eligibility
As of February 11, an individual who accompanies a person age 75 or older to a mass vaccination site will be eligible to receive a vaccine, as well, provided they also have an appointment booked for the same day and location. View the state's website for details on companion vaccinations.