Vax Clinic
Acushnet will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Tues., 10/5, from 1–5 p.m. at the Senior Center/Council on Agin, 59 1/2 So. Main St. Pfizer and J&J available, your choice. No residency requirement.
Comedy Night
American Legion Post 265, 71 Hope St. Acushnet, presents a Comedy Night on Sat., 10/9, featuring Pete Costello, Michael Petit, Grandma Martha. Showtime is 8 p.m., tickets are $25. RATED: Funny! Get tickets from bartender at the Post.
Free Magic Show
The Prince of Mystery, magician Skip Daniels, performs at The Acushnet Senior Center/COA, 59 1/2 So. Main St., on Fri., 10/15 at 1:00 p.m.
This is a free event but pre-registration is required, 508-998-0280.
COVID Booster Information
From the Acushnet Senior Center/COA
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) have authorized the Pfizer COVID-19 Booster for individuals 65 years of age and older, individuals 18-64 years of age at risk for severe COVID-19 due to underlying medical conditions, and individuals 18-64 years of age who are at increased risk for COVID-19 because of occupational or institutional settings who have previously received the Pfizer vaccine. These residents are eligible to receive their booster shot at least 6 months after their second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Massachusetts leads the nation in vaccine administration. The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective in reducing the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death, including against the widely circulating Delta variant. The Administration has worked with health care providers, retail pharmacies and community partners to ensure the availability of hundreds of locations for eligible residents to receive the booster.
Massachusetts residents will have a range of options to receive booster doses, including more than 460 retail pharmacies. The Administration will continue to make vaccines widely available. The first priority is to increase administration of first and second doses in residents not yet vaccinated. Getting vaccinated remains the most important thing individuals can do to protect themselves, their families, and their community. At this time, only the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized as a booster.
In order to locate a convenient location for getting a Pfizer COVID-19 Booster: Visit vaxfinder.mass.gov for a full list of hundreds of locations. Select a location and schedule an appointment online
Individuals who are unable to use vaxfinder, or have difficulty accessing the internet, please contact the COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Line (Mon.–Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat.– Sun., 9 a.m.–2 p.m.) by calling 2-1-1 and following the prompts. Available in English and Spanish; translators available in approximately 100 additional languages.
The COVID-19 booster is safe, effective, and free. You do not need an ID or health insurance. Visit mass.gov/COVID19booster
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