What are mobile vaccination clinics?
Vaccinations provided by mobile clinics are delivered by qualified clinical staff, including nurses, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians.
Mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinics include registration for vaccine appointments, sharing information about the vaccine, giving the vaccine, observation by clinical staff after getting the vaccine, and scheduling of follow-up appointments for second doses (if needed). Flu vaccines may also be offered, depending on their availability.
The state offers mobile pop-up vaccination clinics that take place in a community-based setting like a community center, auditorium, or tent. They usually are set up short-term, such as for a day or evening.
Examples of settings where mobile clinics may help individuals conveniently access vaccination services:
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Faith-based organizations, in coordination with religious services;
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Neighborhoods with limited access to public transportation;
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Residential areas with high numbers of prioritized populations;
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Venues/locations that are responsive to the needs of individuals with disabilities;
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Emergency shelters and other locations that are responsive to emergent situations.
Mobile vaccination clinics are prioritized for the 20 municipalities most disproportionately impacted by COVID-19; clinics may also be deployed to meet the needs of prioritized populations across the Commonwealth.
Prioritized populations include:
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Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Latinx individuals
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Individuals who do not speak English, or who prefer to speak in another language
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Individuals who do not have access to transportation, either personal or public, or who face barriers getting to a vaccination location
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Individuals who do not feel comfortable receiving the vaccine in a traditional healthcare setting
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Individuals with disabilities and those who have access and functional needs
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Individuals experiencing homelessness
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Individuals with mental illness and/or residents with substance use disorder
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Individuals who identify as LGBTQ+
Request or find a mobile vaccination clinic
To find a community mobile clinic happening near you, or to request one, visit mass.gov/MobileVax.