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UMass Has Walk-In Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments
The UMass Memorial Mercantile Center COVID-19 vaccine site was originally set up for patients inside the health system.

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The UMass Memorial Mercantile Center COVID-19 vaccine site was originally set up for patients inside the health system.

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