- COVID Updates
- Who Can Get Vaccinated
- Where to Get Vaccinated
- Scheduling & Transportation Support
- Vaccine Information Sources
- I'm Vaccinated, Now What?
- Vaccination Records
COVID Updates
(updated 1/16/23) New booster shots are available for individuals 6 months and older. The updated (bivalent) formula provides protection against the prevalent subvariants that are causing the majority of cases.
Have questions about the boosters? Find answers to frequently asked questions.
COVID vaccines are the best protection against getting severely ill with COVID-19. Find a place to get vaccinated and boosted! Make sure you follow strong prevention measures and use testing and treatment as preventive and proactive tools.
Who can get vaccinated
All people age 6 months and older who live, work, or study in Massachusetts can be vaccinated. Children ages 6 months through 17 years can receive the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. People age 18 and older can receive any vaccine. Learn more.
Booster shots are available for anyone 6 months and older. The FDA authorized a newly formulated booster that targets the original virus and the prevalent BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants. Learn more.
Where Can I get Vaccinated?
- COVID-19 Vaccine Finder: Search vaccine locations across Massachusetts using your zip code. You can search by vaccine type as well as booster. This site will list all availability at local clinics, pharmacies, mass vaccination sites, and more.
- Vaccine Clinics in Springfield: See listing of vaccine clinics and pop-ups in Springfield.
- Vaccine clinics in Franklin County, Hampshire County, and Berkshire County.
- If you are seeking a vaccine appointment for children, you can also contact your pediatrician.

Scheduling & Transportation Support
Scheduling Assistance:
- List of Vaccine Scheduling Help Lines in Western MA
- Calling 211 can be a very useful resource
Transportation Assistance:
- Check out these free or low-cost options that you may qualify for.
- PVTA offers a list of COVID-19 vaccination sites in the PVTA service area and which bus routes service them.
- Behavioral Health Network (BHN), in partnership with Gandara, can provide assistance with transportation to and from a vaccine appointment. To make arrangements, email covidvaccine@bhninc.org or call (413) 301-9327.
- COVID-19 Homebound Vaccination Program: Any individual who has trouble getting to a vaccine site is eligible for the homebound program. Individuals can call (833) 983-0485 to register for an in-home vaccination. The registration phone line is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM and has representatives who speak English and Spanish, as well as translation services available in 100+ languages.
Vaccine Information Sources
- Frequently Asked Questions about the vaccine, boosters, and children
- Videos of vaccine stories from Baystate Health (Spanish & English) and Cooley Dickinson Hospital
- FAQ videos (and in Spanish) from We are Greater than COVID and FAQs from Mass.gov
- Questions and Misconceptions about the vaccine from Trinity Health of New England
- Other trusted sources of COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
- Request a public health professional from MDPH present information through the DPH Vaccine Ambassadors Program
- Recording and materials from the 11/2/21 Webinar on What you Need to Know about the COVID Boosters and Vaccine for Kids.
- Recording and materials from 3/5/21 Webinar, The COVID Vaccine: Personal & Professional Perspectives Within African American and Latino Communities
- Recording and materials from 2/5/21 Webinar, COVID-19 Vaccine: What You Need to Know

I've been vaccinated, Now what?
Massachusetts has loosened the statewide mask requirements. Individuals, whether vaccinated or not, are no longer required to wear mask. Local municipalities, public transportation systems, and school districts may still set mask mandates for other settings. Check with a local board of health, transportation company, or school district for more information.
The CDC still recommends:
- Wearing masks on public transportation and depending on your Community Level of risk.
- Wearing high filtration masks (N95, KN95, and KF94) are recommended to offer the best protection against the omicron variant.
- Fully vaccinated people who exhibit symptoms or have a known exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 should get tested 5-7 days after exposure, and wear a mask in public indoor settings for 14 days or until they receive a negative test result.

If you have symptoms, get tested and follow all precautions.
Any individual who has had a close contacts or who has tested positive must follow the Department of Public Health's isolation and quarantine guidance, which includes isolating or quarantining for a minimum of 5 days, followed by wearing a mask in public for 5 more days after they leave isolation or quarantine, regardless of vaccination status.
If you test positive and have mild-moderate symptoms, you may be eligible for treatments to reduce the risk of severe symptoms and hospitalization. Learn more.
Additional Resources:
- COVID-19 Mask Requirements in Massachusetts and guidance in Spanish
- Updates to the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s COVID-19 Guidance.
- Baystate Health, So you got your COVID Vaccine- Here's what you can safely do
- CDC's resources to help people make informed decisions when they are fully vaccinated.
Vaccine records
Lost Vaccination Card?
Depending on the location the vaccines were received, there are several options on how to request a copy of your COVID vaccine record. Learn more here.
The following are both options for all individuals regardless of the type of site that they were vaccinated at:
- Complete the MIIS Immunization Record Request Form
- Request a record from your primary care provider download DPH guidance for Primary Care Providers.
Electronic Record
Massachusetts residents can access their COVID-19 vaccination record from the Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS) and obtain a 'SMART Health Card' QR code to indicate proof of vaccination. The web portal follows national standards for security and privacy, and provides residents a way to electronically view and save their COVID vaccine record. Get started here by providing your email or phone number.