Swansea And Somerset To Co-Host Vaccine Clinic For Seniors

SWANSEA, MA — The Towns of Swansea and Somerset will be co-hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for eligible residents age 75 and older on Saturday, Feb. 6 at Somerset-Berkley Regional High School, said a news release from the Town of Swansea.

The towns currently have a limited number of vaccine doses to administer to eligible individuals and are asking those who wish to receive a vaccine to sign up for any remaining slots online.

Although vaccine supply is limited, Swansea and Somerset are seeking additional vaccine allotments and will notify residents immediately if more doses become available. As the towns receive more supply from the state, additional vaccination clinics will be scheduled.

Swansea or Somerset residents who need assistance making a vaccination appointment can contact the Town of Swansea Council on Aging at 508-676-1831 or the Town of Somerset Council on Aging at 508-646-2833. Those with additional questions can email Public Health Nurse Emily Lachance.

Senior residents age 75 and older became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, Feb. 1 as part of Phase Two of the state's distribution plan.