The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that the following groups should receive a booster shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine at least 6 months after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine:
- People aged 65 years and older
- Residents aged 18 years and older in long-term care settings
- People aged 50 – 64 years with underlying medical conditions
CDC also recommends that the following groups may receive a booster shot of the Pfizer vaccine, based on individual risks and benefits:
- People aged 18-49 years of age with underlying medical conditions
- People aged 18-64 years who are at higher risk for COVID-19 because of work (first responders, educators, health care workers, others) or living settings (e.g., correctional facilities, homeless shelters)
Currently, there are several locations where eligible people can receive a Pfizer booster in Cambridge and neighboring communities:
- Cambridge Health Alliance
- CHA Somerville Vaccine Center
- 176 Somerville Ave, Somerville (next to Target)
- Mon & Tues: 11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Wed, Thu, & Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Walk-ins or appointments
- To pre-register:
- CHA patients
- Non-CHA patients
- CVS
- 624 Mass. Ave (Central Square)
- (also many other locations in neighboring communities)
- Appointments required
- Schedule an appointment here.
- Star Market (pharmacy)
- 699 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge
- (also many other locations in neighboring communities)
- Walk-ins or appointments
- Schedule an appointment here.
- For other Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot locations, visit vaxfinder.mass.gov to search by zip code.
If you’re an older adult (60+) and need a ride to get your booster shot, contact Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services: 617-440-0995 or info@eldercare.org.