COVID-19 Vaccine
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All COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at preventing the spread of COVID-19. Vaccinations also prevent individuals from becoming severely ill if they do become infected. If you are eligible, please do your part to keep our community safe by getting the vaccine as soon as possible.
Vaccine Clinics in Lowell
SITE | ADDRESS | PRE-REGISTRATION | BOOSTER SHOTS OFFERED? |
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Lowell Vaccination Clinic (State Sponsored) | 1 Hospital Drive | Click here | Yes |
Lowell Health Department (open every Tuesday) | 107 Merrimack Street | Click here | Yes |
Mobile Vaccine Clinics | Locations throughout Lowell | Click here for list of upcoming clinics | Yes |
Lowell General Hospital (Saints Campus) | 1 Hospital Drive | Click here | No |
CVS | 336 Bridge Street | Click here | Yes |
CVS | 1815 Middlesex Street | Click here | Yes |
CVS (at Target) | 181 Plain Street | Click here | Yes |
Walgreens | 276 Broadway Street | Click here | Yes |
Walgreens | 1161 Bridge Street | Click here | Yes |
Walgreens | 1765 Middlesex Street | Click here | Yes |
Walgreens | 25 Merrimack Street | Click here | Yes |
Walgreens | 121 Church Street | Click here | Yes |
Walgreens | 54 Plain Street | Click here | Contact provider for availability |
Century Pharmacy | 937 Gorham Street | Click here | Yes |
Lowell Community Health Center | 161 Jackson Street | More information | Contact provider for availability |
This table is for reference only. Please call the provider directly for the most up-to-date information on vaccine availability. Information about additional sites outside of Lowell can be found online at: vaxfinder.mass.gov
Make an Appointment By Phone
Eligible residents encountering difficulty making vaccine appointments using the State's online system may also make an appointment by phone by calling the Mass Vaccine Scheduling Resource Line at 2-1-1. The resource line is available Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM.
Eligibility
As of Tuesday, November 2, 2021, all individuals ages 5+ who live, work, or study in Massachusetts are eligible and should get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Please click here for the most up-to-date information on who can get a COVID vaccine in Massachusetts.
Please note that the only vaccine approved for people under 18 years old is Pfizer. Residents ages 5-17 should seek clinics administering the Pfizer vaccine. Residents ages 18+ and older can get the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccines. In most situations, Pfizer- or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are preferred over the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine for primary and booster vaccination.
Booster Dose Eligibility
As of January 2, 2022, all individuals ages 12+ are eligible and should get a COVID-19 booster.
- after 5 months (if you received Pfizer or Moderna)
- after 2 months (if you received Johnson & Johnson/J&J)
Please click here for the most up-to-date information on who can get a COVID booster in Massachusetts.
Additional Dose Eligibility
People ages 5+ may be eligible for an additional dose of the COVID vaccine, which is different than a booster dose. You can check your eligibility for an additional dose here.
Know the Facts
The vaccine is free. You will not be asked to provide credit information to make an appointment
The vaccine is safe. It is not possible to get COVID-19 from the vaccine. Mild side-effects are common, but go away within a few days.
The vaccine is effective. All vaccines that have received emergency use authorization from the FDA demonstrated a high rate of effectiveness in preventing COVID-19 in clinical trials.
Health insurance is not required. You may be asked to provide health insurance information when registering, but will not be denied an appointment if you are uninsured.
Some vaccines required two shots. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require a second shot. If you receive either vaccine, you should schedule your second shot before leaving your first appointment.
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