Where To Get The New COVID-19 Booster Vaccine In Newton

NEWTON, MA — Newton Health & Human Services will host six COVID-19 booster clinics starting Tuesday, Sept. 13 in the War Memorial Auditorium at City Hall.

The updated boosters, which are being offered in partnership with Holtzman Medical Group, are available for ages 12 and up. They contain a formula that both boosts immunity against the original coronavirus strain and also protects against the newer Omicron variants that account for most of the current cases.

Right now, the clinics will only offer the updated Pfizer boosters. When the updated Moderna booster vaccine shipment arrives, it will also be offered for ages 18 and up.

Residents eligible for an updated booster dose at least two months after their last COVID-19 vaccine or booster dose. Those who have had a recent infection should wait two months to have the booster.

Here are Newton’s booster clinic dates:

• Tuesday, Sept. 13, 3-6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 14, 3-6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 21, 3-6 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 23, 10-1 p.m.
• Saturday. Oct. 1, 9-1 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m.-noon

To register for any of these clinics, click here. Residents can also get booster shots at many other locations in the city, including doctor’s offices, hospitals, pharmacies, and statewide vaccination sites. For more information, visit https://vaxfinder.mass.gov.

Massachusetts also offers in-home COVID-19 vaccinations for anyone who has difficulty getting to a clinic. In-home vaccination appointments can be scheduled by calling 833-983-0485 or at patientportalma.com.