COVID-19 Vaccine
Whittier is preparing to deliver vaccinations to our patients and community in the fight against COVID-19, and we want to keep you informed about what to expect.
The state of Massachusetts has launched Phase 2 of its COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan, and starting February 1 Whittier and other community health centers will begin offering vaccines in the order specified in the priority guidelines used by the Commonwealth in its vaccine distribution plan. Whittier will be administering the vaccine to our patients and members of the community at our clinical site at 1290 Tremont St. in Roxbury.
As supplies become available, we will also be using our Mobile Health Vans to undertake a mobile vaccination effort to bring the vaccine into neighborhood sites, where it will be offered to residents of underserved communities following the state priority guidelines.
Message from Vice President Harris
What will the State’s vaccine roll-out look like?
What does this mean for you?
Whittier is working to ensure you’ll have easy access to the vaccine when you are eligible under the state’s guidelines. We are required to follow the state’s direction on who gets the vaccine first, and you can find details on when you’ll be eligible on the Department of Public Health’s website.
Please know that:
- We are planning to offer vaccinations in multiple locations.
- We will provide several ways to schedule an appointment for yourCOVID-19 vaccination.
- We will share and update information about locations and scheduling appointments on our website weekly.
- You do NOT need to call your doctor’s office at this time.
Please check this space for future information about vaccine distribution.
Vaccine information resources
- Moderna Vaccine Fact Sheet – FDA
- Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine – https://www.fda.gov/media/144414/download
Whittier and the Vaccine in the Media
Frontline Whittier staff, together with leaders of local houses of worship, have been speaking out about their experiences getting the Moderna vaccine in order to encourage patients and members of the community to get their vaccines as they become available. Learn about their experiences here:
Boston Globe
WBZ Radio 1030
WHDH Channel 7
Boston 25
Channel 4
https://boston.cbslocal.com/2021/01/22/pastors-boston-churches-receive-covid-vaccine/
https://vimeo.com/user7047886/review/504037687/985452e158
Medical Director Dr. Stephen Wright’s feature on NBC Boston with his view on the COVID-19 surge
https://www.wshc.org/news-item/boston-focus-group-considers-minorities-covid-vaccine-trust-gap/
Resources to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine:
The Center for Disease Control (CDC), our nation’s health protection agency, states that “the best protection from COVID-19 will be a combination of getting a COVID-19 vaccine, wearing a mask, staying at least 6 feet away from others, avoiding crowds, and washing your hands often. No one tool alone is going to stop the pandemic.”
COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet – CDC
What are the different types of COVID-19 vaccines and how do they work? – CDC
Moderna Vaccine Fact Sheet – FDA
Pfizer Vaccine Fact Sheet – FDA
Will Whittier continue to offer COVID-19 testing?
Whittier will continue to offer free COVID-19 testing outside its main Health Center at 1290 Tremont Street in Roxbury. You can get a free COVID-19 test between the hours of 9 am and 1 pm, Monday to Saturday.