When Can I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?

Governor Charlie Baker announced an update to the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan on Monday. Phase Two of the plan will begin February 1st for the first priority group. Individuals 75 and older will now be the first priority group in Phase Two.

According to a press release from the Governor’s Office, consistent with CDC guidance, individuals 65 and older and individuals with 2 or more comorbidities will now be the second priority group.

Later this month, individuals age 65 or older and individuals with 2 or more comorbidities will be eligible to get the vaccine. The exact date will depend on the vaccine supply from the federal government and the uptake and demand for vaccine appointments.

Along with the addition of individuals age 65 and older into part 2 of Phase Two, the Commonwealth updated the listing. It no longer specifically lists public and private low income and affordable senior housing as its own category, as all individuals over the age of 65 will be eligible to receive vaccine by part 2 of Phase Two regardless of where they live.

The order of Phase Two will now be:

Individuals 75+
Individuals 65+ or with 2+ comorbidities
Early education and K-12 workers, transit, utility, food and agriculture, sanitation, public works, and public health workers, and...
Individuals with one comorbidity.

All Phase One eligible priority groups are now eligible for vaccinations, which includes all health care workers, residents and staff of long-term care facilities, and congregate care facilities, home health care workers and non-COVID-facing health care workers and first responders.

The Administration will announce further updates on timing for other priority groups as the Commonwealth gets more information on vaccine shipments from the federal government. To learn more about the eligible groups, visit mass.gov/COVIDvaccine.

Now… How do you get the vaccine?
Individuals with questions about how to get a vaccine should follow these steps:

Visit mass.gov/COVIDvaccine to find your phase and priority group
If you are eligible: use mass.gov/COVIDVaccineMap to find a vaccine clinic near you
Make an appointment online and fill out the attestation form