Get Vaccinated

Overview

It’s important to stay up-to-date on vaccines. If you skip vaccines, you leave yourself and others vulnerable to many diseases. Below is a list of places to get vaccinated.

COVID-19 Vaccines

CPHD hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinics throughout the year. COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are safe, effective, and free. You do not need a social security number, an ID, or health insurance to get a free COVID-19 vaccine. 

Check our How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19 page to see more locations. Many primary care physicians (including pediatricians’ offices) and local pharmacies offer free COVID-19 vaccines.

Flu Vaccines

The health department has seasonal flu vaccine (also known as flu shots) clinics in the fall for the Cambridge community. You do not need a social security number, an ID, or health insurance to get a free flu vaccine. 

Many primary care physicians (including pediatricians’ offices) and local pharmacies offer flu vaccines to adults and children. Flu vaccines are covered by most Massachusetts health insurance plans.

Mpox Vaccines

Find locations offering the mpox vaccine in Massachusetts by visiting the state’s mpox vaccine information webpage. Also view the CDC’s Mpox Vaccination Basics.

Routine Vaccines

Routine vaccines are needed for children, adults, pregnant people, and for some international travelers. Many primary care physicians (including pediatricians’ offices) and local pharmacies offer routine vaccines.

Updated: May 19, 2023