Medford Vaccine Supply Comes Up Short

MEDFORD, MA — The state has not provided Medford with the doses needed for Phase 2 of vaccinations. Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn said in a community update Wednesday that state-operated sites are the priority, and supplies are being directed there.

"Please know that I am as frustrated by this news as you are," the mayor said. "We are working hard and will continue to work hard to make this vaccine available to our residents, right here in Medford, as soon as we are given vaccine doses from the state."

Anyone ages 75 and older will be eligible for the vaccine starting Feb. 1. Lungo-Koehn said that not everyone eligible will be able to get vaccinated that day, as it is contingent on supplies being made available from state and federal governments.

Residents are encouraged to visit a site operated by a state or a local pharmacy. To sign up, the state requires that all appointments are made online. Residents may make appointments at MAimmunizations.org or see a list of sites at mass.gov/covidvaccine.

Those who need assistance or do not have access to a computer may seek help at the following options:

• If you are a resident of a Medford Housing Authority Building, please call 781-396-7200 and ask to leave a message with Lisa Tonello or Barbara Fleming.
• If you are a Medford resident age 75 or older, you can call the Council on Aging at 781-396-6010 or you can call the West Medford Community Center at 781.483.3042.