COVID-19 Vaccine

Update (June 2022):

Dear Members,

All individuals six months of age and older are eligible for either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.  For those who completed their primary vaccine series, a booster dose is recommended.

You may schedule your vaccine via: https://vaxfinder.mass.gov/

The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have approximately equivalent efficacy in preventing hospitalization, severe disease, and death from COVID-19.

Please contact your physician if you have any specific concerns.

Best personal regards,
Tania Bandak, MD, MPH
Jeffrey Bass, MD
Jorge E. Casal, MD
Rachel Haims, MD
Ronald Katz, MD
Brad Weiner, MD

The CDC considers those with the following medical conditions to be at higher risk should they be exposed to the COVID-19 virus.

• Cancer
• Chronic kidney disease
• Chronic lung diseases (COPD, moderate to severe asthma, interstitial lung disease)
• Dementia or other neurological conditions
• Diabetes (type 1 or 2)
• Down Syndrome
• Heart Conditions (congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, hypertension)
• HIV infection
• Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system)
• Liver disease
• Overweight, obesity and severe obesity (body mass index [BMI] > 25)
• Pregnancy
• Sickle cell disease and thalassemia
• Smoking
• Solid organ or blood stem cell transplant
• Stroke or cerebrovascular disease
• Substance use disorders

We suggest you take a look at the following resources:

Vaccine Distribution Timeline per Massachusetts Department of Public Health
CDC’s List of High Risk Conditions for COVID-19
Mass General Brigham (MGB) COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ’s
Massachusetts COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments