Where To Get The Coronavirus Vaccine In Massachusetts

MASSACHUSETTS — If you're frustrated trying to figure out where and when you can get the coronavirus vaccine in Massachusetts, you're not alone.

For weeks, the list of vaccination sites has changed frequently as state officials wrestled with short supply, a crashing website and confusion who is eligible to get the vaccine. Last week, the state simplified the process by saying it will only distribute available doses to vaccination sites that serve all Massachusetts residents starting March 1, effectively closing sites that had been set up to serve residents of a single town or group of towns.

In addition to mass vaccination sites in Fenway Park, Gillette Stadium, Springfield, Danvers, Natick and Dartmouth, there are smaller sites run by regional health collaboratives, pharmacy chains and Veterans Affairs. Scroll down to see a map showing where the vaccine is being given.

The first step in getting your vaccination appointment scheduled is to see if you're eligible to get it now.

Who Can Get Vaccinated

As of Monday, the coronavirus vaccine is available to the following Massachusetts residents:

• People over the age of 65
• People with two or more medical conditions, including cancer, diabetes, pregnancy and smoking (view the complete list of medical conditions)
• Residents and staff in low-income and senior housing
• Health care workers
• Staff and residents in long-term care facilities
• First responders
• Staff and residents in congregate care facilities

Where To Get Vaccinated

If you're eligible, the next step is to find a facility near you and book an appointment. If you have questions or want to book your appointment over the telephone, call 2-1-1 Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

The map below shows vaccination sites that are currently booking appointments for eligible Massachusetts residents:

Keep in mind that the state will stop sending the vaccine to vaccination sites that do not serve all Massachusetts residents on March 1, so some sites on the map above may not be open next week. Several local boards of health have set up vaccination clinics for local residents, but the state will be redirecting doses to the sites that serve all Massachusetts residents.

Massachusetts has set up a hotline to answer questions about the vaccination process and for eligible residents to book an appointment. Call 2-1-1 Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., if you have questions.