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Getting a Vaccine at Atrius Health

The FDA amended the emergency use authorizations (EUAs) of both the Moderna and the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to authorize bivalent formulations of the vaccines for use as a single booster dose. The bivalent vaccines combine the companies' original vaccine with one that targets the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron sub-variants. It is hoped that the bivalent boosters provide better protection against COVID-19 caused by the omicron variants currently circulating in the population and expected to be circulating in the fall and winter. The CDC has detailed information outlining who should get a bivalent booster.

BOOSTER VACCINATION AT ATRIUS HEALTH

At this time, we are anticipating a limited supply of this booster vaccine. When the vaccine is available, Atrius Health plans to offer these booster vaccines to patients who are in the practice for a routine appointment in internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics and OB/Gyn. We do not plan to hold vaccination clinics or scheduling booster vaccine appointments at this time. Going forward, we also will not be administering the previous booster vaccines we have been providing, as the bivalent booster will be the only authorized booster.

As a reminder, many locations across the Commonwealth are providing COVID-19 vaccinations, and we encourage you to use the Massachusetts Vaccination Finder to search for appointments in your area. For individuals who are unable to use the Massachusetts Vaccination Finder or have difficulty accessing the internet, you can call the state’s COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Line (Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM) by dialing 2-1-1 and following the prompts for assistance. The COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Line is available in English and Spanish and has translators available in approximately 100 additional languages.

Primary Series Vaccination at Atrius Health

Atrius Health is offering our patients the first dose of the primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Please visit the CDC website to confirm eligibility to receive your preferred vaccine, as there are recommended time intervals.

Atrius Health is currently offering the following vaccines for our patients:

  • For patients ages 6 months to 5 years: we are offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which is a primary 2-dose series given 28 days apart. Please log into your MyHealth Online account or call your pediatrician’s office to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for your child.
  • For patients 5 years and older: we are offering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination for the primary series, either by requesting one at the time of a routine care appointment or by calling your primary care provider’s office to schedule a vaccine appointment. Patients can also book a vaccination appointment via MyHealth Online.
  • For patients 18 years and older via our pharmacies: we can provide the Moderna primary series vaccine. Please call the pharmacy location convenient to you to book your Moderna COVID-19 vaccination appointment.