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Qualifying criteria for the in-home coronavirus vaccine program in Massachusetts changes Monday to include anyone who has trouble getting to a vaccination site. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
Gov. Charlie Baker launched the program on March 29 for people who met specific federal criteria, such has requiring significant supports to leave the home for a medical appointment. Beginning May 24, anyone who has trouble getting to a vaccine site is eligible for the homebound program.
The program primarily uses the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which would only require one visit to a person’s home. Pfizer vaccines are available for 12-17 years old who are homebound and would need significant support to leave the home to get to a medical appointment.
COVID-19 vaccination clinic being held for Boston students; homebound program expands Share Updated: 12:14 PM EDT May 24, 2021 Share Updated: 12:14 PM EDT May 24, 2021
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Show Transcript SCHOOL TODAY. NEWSCENTER 5’S JENNIFER EAGAN TELLS US ABOUT THE PROGRAM THAT MADE IT POSSIBLE. JENNIFER: STUDENTS FILING INTO BOSTON ARTS ACADEMY IN DORCHESTER THIS MORNING COULD GET THEIR FIRST COVID VACCINE IN THE BOOKS. THE SCHOOL OFFERED THE SHOT ON SITE. YOU CAN WALK OUT OF YOUR DOOR, OUT OF YOUR CLASSROOM, AND WALK INTO A FACILITY AND GET VACCINES WHERE YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE. JENNIFER: BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER RAN THE WALK-IN CLINIC IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BPS. CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UP WERE OFFERED THE PFIZER VACCINE, AND THEY COULD BRING THEIR PARENTS OR OTHER RELATIVES TO GET THE SHOT, TOO. WE GAUGE THE INTEREST, THEN MULTIPLE BY THREE, SO IT WOULD BE GREAT IF WE DO 300, 500 TODAY. BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF WE EVEN DO 100. THERE’S SOME THOUGHTS
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