Upcoming New Bedford vaccination clinics; in-home, booster, pediatric vaccines available

Free, walk-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics are offered regularly in New Bedford. Clinics offer CDC-approved booster shots for eligible adults, in addition to first- and second-dose vaccines and, at some locations, pediatric vaccines. Please bring your vaccination card when getting a booster. Details on boosters and pediatric vaccines are below.

******This Saturday, the state has added a clinic for pediatric vaccines only at Andrea McCoy Recreation Center, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.******

Thursday, Nov. 18:

• Greater New Bedford Community Health Center (874 Purchase St.) – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pfizer, Moderna, J&J

Friday, November 19:

• PAACA (360 Coggeshall St.) – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., J&J, Pfizer and Moderna; pediatric vaccines for children 5 – 11 years old

Saturday, November 20:

• Cape Verdean Veterans Association Hall (561 Purchase St.) – 12 to 4 p.m., Pfizer, Moderna, J&J; pediatric vaccines for children 5-11 years old
• Andrea McCoy Recreation Center (181 Hillman St.) – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pfizer, pediatric vaccines for children 5 – 11 years old

Monday, Nov. 22:

• Andrea McCoy Recreation Center (181 Hillman St.) – 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Pall vaccines and boostersfizer, Moderna, J&J; pediatric vaccines for children 5 – 11 years old

Tuesday, Nov. 23:

• Greater New Bedford Community Health Center (874 Purchase St.) – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pfizer, Moderna, J&J
• Former Fire Station 11 (754 Brock Ave.) – 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., J&J, Pfizer and Moderna; pediatric vaccines for children 5 – 11 years old
• Health Imperatives (651 Orchard St.) – 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pfizer and J & J

Monday, Nov. 29:

• Andrea McCoy Recreation Center (181 Hillman St.) – 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Pfizer, Moderna, J&J; pediatric vaccines for children 5 – 11 years old

Pediatric Vaccines Available: COVID-19 vaccines for children 5 to 11 years old have arrived in New Bedford and are available at local clinics, including Mondays at the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center, Tuesdays at former Fire Station 11 on Brock Avenue, and Fridays at PAACA on Coggeshall Street.

“McCoy Mondays” are One-Stop Shop for Vaccines: With the arrival of pediatric vaccines at Andrea McCoy Recreation Center, the center’s Monday clinics from 2 to 7 p.m. – upcoming dates include Nov. 15, and 22, and 29 – are “one-stop shops” for families and people of all ages seeking COVID-19 protection, whether it be first or second doses of Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J vaccines, boosters, or pediatric vaccines.

In-Home Vaccination Available by Appointment: The city and state are offering in-home COVID-19 vaccinations, particularly for elderly residents or those not able to travel to a clinic. To schedule an in-home vaccination (Moderna or J&J) with the New Bedford Health Department, call the department’s main line, 508-991-6199, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.

To schedule an in-home vaccination (Moderna, Pfizer or J&J) through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, call the I n-Home Vaccination Central Intake Line at (833) 983-0485, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.

For more information: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-in-home-vaccination-program

Booster Shots Approved for Eligible Recipients: The CDC has approved booster recommendations for Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J vaccines. Booster shots are available at local vaccine clinics, for people who are eligible under the following criteria.

Anyone 18 and older who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is eligible for a booster shot six months or more after their initial series.

Please bring your vaccination card when getting a booster shot, to verify eligibility.

For anyone 18 and older who got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, a booster shot is recommended two months or more after their initial shot.

Mixing & Matching: The CDC also has approved mixing and matching of vaccine types for the booster dose. When first getting vaccinated, people should still get two doses of the same vaccine type, but for the booster, a different vaccine from the initial series can be used, following the criteria above.

More info: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/p1021-covid-booster.html

Reminder on the importance of vaccinations, especially ahead of the holidays: Vaccination levels in the region remain low, and daily case rates remain high. Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 is not only about protecting yourself – it’s also about protecting your family, friends, and community. Vaccination is critically important ahead of the holiday season, when large family gatherings could lead to super-spreader events among people who are unvaccinated.

**Start vaccinations now to be fully vaccinated by the New Year**

City leaders and health officials are urging unvaccinated residents to get their first shot and begin vaccination as soon as possible, in order to have safe and healthy holidays.




New Bedford cold weather overflow shelter open tonight, Dec. 8

Due to the expected low temperatures, the overflow at 71 Division Street will be opened again tonight. The temperatures look like they will be rising well above 28 after this evening and going through the weekend. Guests should plan to arrive for 6pm and the cutoff will be 8:30pm

All inquiries can be forwarded to Sister Rose House and 1-800-homeless’




10-year old Kyleah Bodden selected as ‘Achiever of the Month’ for March

Achiever of the Month for March 2018 – Kyleah Bodden
Age: 10
School: Carney Academy
Grade: 5th

Kyleah Bodden is the 10-year-old daughter of Caron and Roshalene Bodden. She is a member of Carney Academy’s Advanced Learning 5th grade class. Her younger siblings, Caira, 7; Josiah, 4; and Iyana, 3 admire her and her leadership.

For Kyleah’s 10th birthday she requested her guests bring items that would help those less fortunate instead of presents for her. This thoughtfulness resulted in collecting a huge box of clothing, toiletries and personal items that she and her mom, in turn, donated to displaced families from Puerto Rico this past Christmas. A young leader among us, one who placed others’ needs ahead of her own, she is our Achiever of the Month. Congratulations to Kyleah and the entire Bodden family. May your actions inspire others to perform acts of kindness throughout the south coast and beyond.

As ‘Achiever of the Month’ Kyleah received gift cards from The Pasta House, Stephen and Co., Best Buy (from Guns of Mass), Caddy Shack in Dartmouth, an award certificate/plaque from New Bedford Guide and an Achiever Tee from A’s before J’s.

Want to nominate an Achiever? Want to sponsor the program? Contact Manny.debrito@achievementsby4.org.