COVID-19 UPDATE : 02.18.2021
Vaccine Update
Effective today, Thursday, February 18th, the Commonwealth will move to the next group of phase two for COVID-19 Vaccinations. Individuals ages 65 and older, individuals living with two or more medical conditions that puts them at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19, and residents and staff of senior affordable housing are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Massachusetts. With this announcement, almost 1 million individuals are newly eligible for vaccines.
Due to extremely high demand for appointments and limited vaccine supply, the Commonwealth advises that it may take more than a month for all eligible individuals to secure an available appointment, unless federal supply significantly increases. Residents are encouraged to keep checking the mass.gov website as appointments are added on a rolling basis. The site has crashed several times today due to high volume. Please be patient during this process. There are many people needing vaccines and vaccine supply is limited. For details on the COVID-19 vaccine, please visit www.mass.gov/covidvaccine.
Please click here for more information regarding eligibility and how to book an appointment for people ages 65 and older and people living with two or more certain medical conditions. For additional assistance, contact the State's Vaccine Call Center via phone at 2-1-1 or call your local Council on Aging. Dover Council on Aging staff are available to answer questions or assist with scheduling as well at 508-315-5734.
Please reach out if you are in need of support. We are here for you.
Local Resources
Needham
- Council on Aging: Is providing support with registering for the vaccine to Needham residents 65 years of age or older. Individuals can call (781) 855-3629 or complete this COVID-19 Vaccine Help form to have a staff member call.
- Springwell, Inc: Is available to assist individuals 65 and older with making an appointment for the vaccine. Individuals can call (617) 926-4100 to speak with someone at Springwell.
- Needham Public Health Clinic in Needham: Is offering appointments to all eligible individuals under Massachusetts state guidelines. You may schedule an appointment here as they become available.
- Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates-Atrius Health in Needham: Is offering appointments to all eligible individuals under Massachusetts state guidelines. You may schedule an appointment here as they become available.
Dover
- Council on Aging: Is providing support with registering for the vaccine to Dover residents 65 years of age or older and can provide transportation to adjacent towns. To contact the COA call: (508) 315-5734.
- BayPath Elder Services: Is available to assist individuals 65 and older with making an appointment for the vaccine. You may call (508) 573-7200 to speak with someone at BayPath.
Medfield
- Council on Aging: Is offering support with registering for the vaccine to Medfield residents 65 years of age or older. You can contact the COA by calling (508) 359-3665.
- HESSCO Elder Services: Is available to assist individuals 65 and older with making an appointment for the vaccine. You can call (781) 784-4944 to speak with someone at HESSCCO.
- CVS in Medfield: Is offering appointments to all eligible individuals under Massachusetts state guidelines. You may schedule an appointment here as they become available.
Nearby Sites
Natick Mall in Natick: Is offering appointments to all eligible individuals under Massachusetts state guidelines. Appointments are available starting Thursday February 18th. You may schedule an appointment here as they become available.
Holtzman Medical Group at Mt. Ida Campus (UMass Amherst) in Newton: Is offering appointments to all eligible individuals under Massachusetts state guidelines. You may schedule an appointment here as they become available.
Wegmans in Westwood: Is offering appointments to all eligible individuals under Massachusetts state guidelines. You may schedule an appointment here as they become available.
Wegmans in Chestnut Hill: Is offering appointments to all eligible individuals under Massachusetts state guidelines. You may schedule an appointment here as they become available.
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