COVID-19 Vaccine Information
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Español Who Is Eligible to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Massachusetts is currently in Phase 2 of its vaccine rollout plan. Residents 65 and older, and those with two or more certain medical conditions are eligible to receive the vaccine in Massachusetts. You don’t need a doctor’s note or medical records to confirm your eligibility.
How to Get Vaccinated
- If you are a recent patient of a Beth Israel Lahey Health hospital or affiliated provider, learn more about vaccine availability for our patients.
- There are many other ways to get vaccinated, including through one of the state vaccination sites and retail pharmacies. Check the state’s searchable directory for more information.
#ThisIsMyShot
Take Your Shot to Inspire Others
There are so many reasons to get vaccinated against COVID-19…for peace of mind, to save lives, to return to the things you love.
This is your shot. Tell us what it’s for.
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- Find a quiet, well-lit location with no one behind you.
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- Begin with “This is my shot” then share your reason for getting vaccinated in 30 seconds or less.
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Coronavirus News & Resources
COVID Conversations
Beth Israel Lahey Health discusses COVID-19 with a wide variety of healthcare experts in this series of short videos.
#ThisIsMyShot Stories
Hear from Beth Israel Lahey Health patients and employees as they share their stories about COVID-19 and the vaccine.
Expert Health Advice
Hear from Beth Israel Lahey Health physicians and other experts about staying healthy and well during the pandemic.
FDA grants third COVID-19 vaccine, developed in part at BIDMC, emergency use authorization
Emergency use authorization for Johnson & Johnson's single-shot vaccine candidate could help speed deployment of COVID-19 vaccines. (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, February 27, 2021)
What Reactions Can I Expect After the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Most COVID-19 vaccine reactions are similar to those of the flu shot. Learn more about the possible side effects and find answers to questions on allergies and fertility.
When Can I Get Vaccinated?
As public COVID-19 vaccinations begin, it’s important to understand Massachusetts' vaccine rollout plan and when you will be eligible to get vaccinated.
New evidence sheds light on best practices for treating patients with severe respiratory failure from COVID-19
Findings suggest ECMO life-support therapy can improve odds of survival for patients critically ill with COVID-19. Learn more about this study. (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, February 2, 2021)
Transcript: The path forward: Vaccines with Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky
In the Washington Post’s morning series “The Path Forward”, guest Alex Gorsky, the chief executive of Johnson & Johnson, sheds some light on some of the complicated vaccine questions. Gorsky noted he has never seen the level of partnership and collaboration that he observed over the last 13 months and highlighted the work with BIDMC as an example. (Washington Post, March 4, 2021)
A year into COVID, top health execs keep rivalry on the sidelines
Early in the COVID-19 health emergency, the sharing of resources and supplies among hospitals and health systems was critical in the pandemic fight. Speaking to the importance of collaboration, Kevin Tabb, MD, President & CEO of Beth Israel Lahey Health, noted how BILH shared ventilators with Boston Medical Center during the first surge, and more recently, received vaccines from another system, helping to prevent the cancellation of appointments. (Boston Business Journal, March 4, 2021)