City of New Bedford upcoming FREE COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics, booster shots

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Free, walk-up COVID-19 clinics in New Bedford offer CDC-approved booster shots, in addition to first- and second-dose vaccines and, at most locations, pediatric vaccines and boosters for teens 12-17. Please bring your vaccination card when getting a booster.

Presidents’ Day Closure: The regular Monday vaccine clinic at the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center on Hillman Street will not be offered Monday, Feb. 21, due to the Presidents’ Day holiday

Youth Promotion: From Feb. 12-26, youth under 20 who receive a vaccine and show ID will have the opportunity to receive a $50 McCoy program voucher. Youth under 17 will be eligible for a YMCA year’s membership and program vouchers for YMCA programming. Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Once eligible, youth can pick up vouchers at local vaccine clinics – at PAACA and Andrea McCoy Rec Center – on Feb. 19, 25 and 26.

Visit vaxnb.com for updated schedules of local COVID-19 vaccination and testing locations. Upcoming vaccine locations in New Bedford include:

Saturday, Feb. 19:

• Andrea McCoy Recreation Center (181 Hillman St.) – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pfizer, Moderna, J&J, boosters, vaccines for children 5 – 11, boosters for teens 12-17

Sunday, Feb. 20:

• Centro Communitario de Trabajadores (1534 Acushnet Ave.) – 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Pfizer, Moderna, vaccines and boosters for ages 5 and up; services provided in Spanish and K’iche’ – call 774-961-8283

Tuesday, Feb. 22:

• Greater New Bedford Community Health Center (874 Purchase St.) – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pfizer, Moderna, J&J, appointment required, call 508-992-6553
• Wilks Library Branch (1911 Acushnet Ave.) – 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Moderna, Pfizer, J&J; all vaccines and boosters, for children and adults.

Wednesday, Feb. 23:

• Cape Verdean Veterans Memorial Hall (561 Purchase St.) – 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Pfizer, Moderna, J&J, all vaccines and boosters for children 5-11; walk-ins welcome, pre-registration encouraged, call 508-979-1692

Thursday, Feb. 24:

• Greater New Bedford Community Health Center (874 Purchase St.) – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pfizer, Moderna, J&J, appointment required, call 508-992-6553
• William H. Taylor Elementary School (71 Portland St.) – 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Pfizer, Moderna, boosters, vaccines for children 5 – 11, boosters for teens 12-17

Friday, Feb. 25:

• PAACA (360 Coggeshall St.) – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Pfizer, Moderna, J&J, boosters, w/ pediatric vaccines for children 5 – 11 years old & boosters for teens 12-17

Saturday, Feb. 26:

• Andrea McCoy Recreation Center (181 Hillman St.) – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pfizer, Moderna, J&J, boosters, vaccines for children 5 – 11, boosters for teens 12-17

Monday, Feb. 28:

• Andrea McCoy Recreation Center (181 Hillman St.) – 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Pfizer, Moderna, J&J, boosters, vaccines for children 5 – 11, boosters for teens 12-17

Reminder on the importance of vaccinations, especially during winter months: 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 during the winter months, when indoor gatherings can lead to super-spreader events, clusters, hospitalizations, and severe illness among people who are unvaccinated.

State Resources for Vaccine Records, Locations

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has free online services to find your personal vaccine records and local vaccination locations, including many pharmacies.

Access your vaccine records at https://myvaxrecords.mass.gov/, and find local listings at https://vaxfinder.mass.gov/.

About Michael Silvia

Served 20 years in the United States Air Force. Owner of New Bedford Guide.

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