COVID-19 vaccinations for people ages 75 and older

Individuals age 75 and older can now get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Mass vaccination sites will vaccinate individuals accompanying 75+. Appointments needed.

If you are scheduling an appointment without a caregiver, click to learn how to book and prepare for your appointment.

Individuals accompanying a 75+ resident to their vaccination appointment at 1 of 4 mass vaccination locations can make an appointment to also be vaccinated at the same location on the same day.

• Mass vaccination locations have the most appointments and update their schedules every Thursday. Mass vaccination locations include the vaccination site at Gillette Stadium, Fenway Park, the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston, the DoubleTree Hotel in Danvers, the Eastfield Mall in Springfield, the Natick Mall, and the former Circuit City in Dartmouth.

• Only one caregiver is permitted to schedule an appointment with each 75+ resident.
• If a 75+ resident already has their first appointment booked, caregivers can schedule an appointment to receive their first dose when they accompany for the second dose appointment.

How to schedule a caregiver appointment for 75+ residents

• Use the mass vaccination location’s scheduling tool to book a second appointment at the time or around the time of the 75+ resident’s appointment. New appointments are added each week for the following week.
• Vaccination locations will make every effort to take both individuals together to reduce wait time, even if their appointment times are not at the same time.
• Caregivers will need to attest that they are accompanying a 75+ resident to be vaccinated. Learn more about preparing for your appointment.

Get more information on this program.

How to schedule and prepare for your appointment

Individuals 75 and older can now make an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine. Because vaccine supply is severely limited, you may need to wait several weeks to schedule an appointment. 

Step 1: Find a location and schedule your appointment

Individuals 75 and older without access to the internet or who are unable to schedule their appointment online can call toll free 2-1-1 or [phone] for assistance.

Step 2: Learn how to prepare for your appointment and what you need to bring with you.

You will never be asked for a credit card number to make an appointment.

 

Instructions in multiple languages

Language	PDF	Word Document
English	Instructions for Individuals 75+ to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine	DOC
Spanish	Instrucciones Para Recibir La Vacuna Contra El COVID-19 Para Residentes De 75 Años O Más	DOC
Portuguese	Instruções Para Residentes Com 75 Anos Ou Mais Tomarem A Vacina Contra COVID-19	DOC
Simplified Chinese	向75岁及以上的居民提供的新冠病毒疫苗接种说明	DOC
Traditional Chinese	向75歲及以上的居民提供的新冠病毒疫苗接種說明	DOC
Haitian Creole	Enstriksyon Pou Rezidan Ki Gen 75kan Oubyen Pi Gran Gran Pou Pran Vaksen COVID-19	DOC
Vietnamese	Hướng Dẫn Cho Cư Dân Từ 75 Tuổi Trở Lên Để Được Tiêm Vắc-Xin COVID-19	DOC
Albanian	Si Të Vaksinoheni Kundër COVID-19 Udhëzime Për Banorët Mbi 75 Vjeç	DOC
Arabic	تعليمات للسكان في سن 75 عاماً فأكبر للحصول على لقاح (COVID-19)	DOC
Cape Verdean	Instrusons Pa Rezidentis Di 75+ Anu Toma Vassina Pa COVID-19	DOC
Russian	ИНСТРУКЦИИ ПО ПОЛУЧЕНИЮ ВАКЦИНЫ ПРОТИВ COVID-19 ДЛЯ ЖИТЕЛЕЙ ШТАТА В ВОЗРАСТЕ 75 ЛЕТ И СТАРШЕ	DOC

Additional resources

For more information on COVID-19 vaccine safety, visit mass.gov/COVIDVaccineSafety.

Where to go for more information:

• Information for residents and staff of affordable senior housing
• Information for sta​ff and residents of long term care facilities, ALRs and Rest Homes
• COVID-19 Vaccine Information in Massachusetts
• Latest COVID-19 Vaccine Updates in Massachusetts
• COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Timeline and Eligibility
• Current COVID-19 Vaccine Locations
• COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
• Sign-up for COVID-19 Alerts

Questions?

• If you have questions, call 2-1-1.