New COVID-19 Booster Recommended for Children age 5 and Older

A new, updated COVID-19 booster is available that protects against Omicron variants and is very good at preventing serious illness. The new booster is now approved for children age 5 and older. Children (and adults!) can get this booster if it has been at least 2 months since their last COVID-19 vaccine dose (initial vaccines or booster).

The new booster is called a bivalent booster because it protects against several strains of COVID-19. The bivalent booster was made to protect against the COVID strains that are predicted to circulate heavily this fall and winter. The best thing you can do to protect yourself and your family from illness caused by COVID-19 is to get the bivalent booster.

The Cambridge Public Health Department is hosting COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinics in many locations across the city. See the schedule below, our Get Vaccinated page, or our print-friendly flyer.

Appointments are encouraged. Walk-ins are also welcome. To sign up for an appointment, go to registration website.

COVID-19 boosters and flu shots are also available at most local pharmacies (CVS, Walgreens, Osco, and Inman Pharmacy). Although appointments for the bivalent booster for children age 5 – 11 may be limited at pharmacies at this time, the boosters are expected to be widely available soon. You can also search for locations at the state’s website for vaccine locations.

COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinic Calendar
The Cambridge Public Health Department is hosting free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics for the Cambridge community. Seasonal flu vaccines and COVID-19 vaccines, including the bivalent booster, will be available. People are encouraged to register for appointments at https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/cambridge. Walk-ins are also welcome.

October 19, 2022
4 p.m.–7 p.m.
Reservoir Church
170 Rindge Avenue
VaxAbilities Clinic

October 20, 2022
4 p.m.–7 p.m.
Pisani Center
131 Washington Street

October 21, 2022
1 p.m.–4 p.m.
Cambridge Community Center
5 Callender Street

November 15, 2022
4 p.m.–7 p.m.
King Open School
850 Cambridge Street

November 16, 2022
4 p.m.–7 p.m.
Reservoir Church
170 Rindge Avenue
VaxAbilities Clinic

November 17, 2022
4 p.m.–7 p.m.
Pisani Center
131 Washington Street

November 18, 2022
1 p.m.–4 p.m.
Cambridge Community Center
5 Callender Street

COVID-19 vaccines and boosters and flu vaccines are safe, effective, and free. You do not need a social security number, an ID, or health insurance to get vaccinated.