Vaccine Clinics
The CDC recommended COVID19 vaccination for babies & young children! Massachusetts press release HERE.
Appointments will be available on Monday mornings in July and August (with the exception of the July 4th Holiday). Follow up appointments for 3rd doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be available at the time of the 2nd dose.
If we are able to accommodate any appointments sooner they will be also be added to the appointments button below. Please bear with our staff and volunteer team as we prepare for the littlest people in our community.
Both Pfizer and Moderna doses will be available for our smallest neighbors. More information:
Pfizer pediatric vaccine has been approved by FDA (Emergency Use Authorization fact sheet HERE) and recommended by CDC
- Pfizer vaccine is available for children ages 6 months through 4 years.
- The vaccine is administered as a 3-dose series.
- The initial 2 doses are administered 3 weeks apart followed by a third dose administered at least 8 weeks after the second dose
Moderna pediatric vaccine has been approved by FDA (Emergency Use Authorization fact sheet HERE) and recommended by CDC
- Moderna vaccine is available for children ages 6months through 5 years.
- The vaccine is administered as a 2-dose series.
- The initial 2 doses are administered 1 month apart
- A third primary series dose (0.25 mL) of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is authorized for administration at least 1 month following the second dose to individuals 6 months through 5 years of age with certain kinds of immunocompromise.
When registering a child/minor for an appointment: be sure to enter the child's date of birth for the actual appointment. The guardian's name and date of birth only goes on the legal consent screen.
See below for what to bring to a clinic.
See below for what to bring to a clinic.
Questions about home visits? Call 413-587-1216 or email kkelly@northamptonma.gov
What do you need to know or bring to a COVID vaccine clinic?
Vaccine is free!
You should never be asked for cash or payment at or after a clinic for a COVID vaccine, however, you will be asked for your health insurance card.
Health insurance card (if you have health insurance)
If you make an appointment, enter your own health insurance information from your insurance card
If you plan to walk-in, bring your health insurance card with you for registration
If you don't have health insurance, no card needed! Vaccine is free.
No ID is necessary, though if you have an ID please bring it as it makes walk-in registration faster
Please bring your CDC vaccination card or vaccine record if at all possible.
A photo of your paper card is acceptable
A digital vaccination record is acceptable. Click here for a digital vaccine "SMART card" if you got any doses Massachusetts
Notes about summer 2022 clinics:
Appointments and walk-in visits for individuals ages 5 years and older are available through the end of June at Northampton High School outside in the white tent at 380 Elm Street on Mondays and Thursdays from 4pm-6pm (accessible parking is across the driveway from the tent next to the building in addition to the large adjacent parking lot) as well as at some regional mobile clinics.
- In July and August appointments for our youngest neighbors will be on Monday mornings at the Elks Lodge
- In July and August appointments and walk-in visits for boosters and doses for anyone ages 5+ will be Monday afternoons at the Elks Lodge
- Walk-ins are accommodated, however, individuals who have pre-registered for appointments may be taken ahead of walk-in to keep the flow moving
- First and second doses of Moderna (ages 18+), Pfizer (ages 12+), and Pediatric Pfizer vaccine (ages 5-11).
- Third doses for individuals with moderate to severe immunocompromise of Moderna (ages 18+), Pfizer (ages 12+), and Pediatric Pfizer vaccine (ages 5-11)
- First booster for ages 5-11.
- Second booster for certain individuals who are age 50+ or have moderate to severe immunocompromise. More information about who should get second boosters is below.
- Janssen Johnson & Johnson* vaccine by special order and appointment, call 413-587-1216 and leave a message. *On December 16, 2021 the CDC published a statement recommending Pfizer and Moderna (mRNA vaccines) over Janssen Johnson and Johnson vaccine. While we do offer the J&J vaccine because it provides some benefit and is medically indicated for a few people, we will always recommend the CDC guidance.
- If you live in a Northampton Housing Authority complex, check your community room schedule for upcoming clinics.
- Regional Mobile clinics:
- Dates and times vary
- Various community locations in Hampshire County
- Planned in collaboration with Local Boards of Health, School Districts, Housing Complexes, Councils on Aging, etc.
How can I get my vaccine record?
- Fastest: If you got any doses in Massachusetts you can find a digital record HERE at www.myvaxrecords.mass.gov
- Call your primary care office; almost all primary care offices are connected to the Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS)
- Call the organization/clinic/business where you received your doses.
- If you received your vaccine at a clinic run by the Northampton Department of Health and Human Services call 413-587-1216 and leave a message for a Public Health Nurse with your name, date of birth, and address. Two of our nurses have access to MIIS and will do their best to get back to you as soon as possible with a phone call.
Who should get the second booster dose?
All booster information is summarized here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html
The second booster is available for "certain immunocompromised individuals and people over the age of 50 who received an initial booster dose at least 4 months ago to be eligible for another mRNA booster to increase their protection against severe disease from COVID-19. Separately and in addition, based on newly published data, adults who received a primary vaccine and booster dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months ago may now receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine." Full CDC press release here: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s0328-covid-19-boosters.html
The following individuals are now eligible for a second COVID-19 vaccine booster of an mRNA (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) vaccine:
- Anyone ages 50 years and older may choose to receive a second booster dose of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) at least four months after their first booster dose.
- Anyone ages 18–49 years who received the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine as both their primary series dose and initial booster dose may receive a second booster dose of an mRNA vaccine at least 4 months after their first booster dose.
- Anyone ages 12 and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may choose to receive a second booster dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) at least four months after their first booster dose.
Second Booster Update for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised Individuals
Age of moderate to severely immunocompromised person | Most recent dose | What you can receive now |
Ages 5-11 years | No second booster yet for 5-11 | No second booster yet for 5-11 |
Ages 12-18 years | who received Pfizer-BioNTech first booster (fourth dose) at least three months ago | are eligible for a second booster dose (fifth dose) of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine |
Ages 18 years and older | who received their Moderna or Pfizer first booster dose (fourth dose) at least three months ago | are eligible for a second booster dose (fifth dose) of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID vaccine |
Ages 18 years and older | who received a first booster dose (second dose of any COVID vaccine) following a first dose of Janssen at least two months ago | are eligible for a second booster dose (third dose) of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID vaccine |
When registering a child/minor for an appointment be sure to enter the child's date of birth for the actual appointment. The guardian's name and date of birth only goes on the legal consent screen.
HOME VISITS AVAILABLE!
COVID vaccine boosters and first/second/third doses for ages 5+
*see above for information on the "second boosters"
Click the bright yellow "home visit" button below to schedule a home visit or call 413-587-1216
A nurse will call you within about a week to schedule your visit.
Questions about home visits? Call 413-587-1216 or email kkelly@northamptonma.gov
*On December 16, 2021 the CDC published a statement recommending Pfizer and Moderna (mRNA vaccines) over Janssen Johnson and Johnson vaccine. While we do offer the J&J vaccine because it provides some benefit and is medically indicated for a few people, we will always recommend the CDC guidance.
- Are second boosters available?
- Are boosters available for children ages 12-15?
- Where can I get a COVID vaccine?
- What is the difference between a “booster” dose and a third dose?
- Who is eligible for a “booster” shot?
- Is the Health Department offering “booster” doses?
- What does “moderate to severe immunocompromise'' mean?
- I have a moderate or severe immunocompromise, how do I find a third dose of vaccine?
- Does the Health Department have Pfizer, Moderna and J&J Vaccine?
- I lost my vaccine card or need vaccine record information.
General Information
General Information
Appointments locations
Third doses for people with immunocompromise
Booster Information
Vaccination Dashboard
Staff and volunteer training for vaccine clinics
Trust the Facts. Get the Vax
Clinic Photos
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If you have any difficulty finding a dose of COVID vaccine or making an appointment after looking at this page, please call the vaccine line at 413-587-1219 or send email here.
CLICK HERE for currently available appointments.
What to expect at the clinic?
Here is a nice CDC video about what to expect when you get the COVID vaccine.
Past Pop-Up and Mobile Clinics
If you missed us at one of these pop up clinics and still need vaccine please see upcoming clinics (above) or call and leave a message at 413-587-1219. Future dates and locations are based on need and requests.
- Northampton High School
- Pulaski Park
- Gateway Regional School
- Hampshire Regional High School
- Cummington Fair
- 3 County Fair
- Northampton Survival Center, Northampton
- Stanton Hall, Huntington
- Hampshire Heights - Northampton Housing Authority, Northampton
- Florence Heights - Northampton Housing Authority, Northampton
- CocaCola of North America, Northampton
- Nueva Esperanza, Holyoke
- Chesterfield General Store
- Big E's Supermarket, Easthampton
- Easthampton Community Center, Easthampton
- Arts Council Transperformance, Look Park, Northampton
- Cahill Apartments, Northampton Housing Authority
- Tobin Manor Apartments, Northampton Housing Authority
- Forsander Apartments, Northampton Housing Authority
- Salvo House, Northampton Housing Authority
- McDonald House, Northampton Housing Authority
Scroll down for more!
- Press releases
- Vaccination dashboard
- Staff/volunteer trainings
- Trust the Facts get the Vax
- Photos from our clinics https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/northampton
Press Releases
- Northampton Approved as Regional COVID-19 Vaccinate Site - February 23, 2021 (PDF)
- Northampton and Amherst Health Departments Pause Use of Janssen Johnson and Johnson Vaccine - April, 13, 2021 (PDF)
COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard
Vaccine Dashboard Archive
Staff and Volunteer Training
- Resources for staff and volunteers at Northampton Health Department vaccine clinics.
Other Vaccine Locations
- Eastfield Mall, Springfield - Individuals aged 75+ are able to schedule vaccines at this location using the Curative Platform.
- UMass Amherst - All eligible individuals must schedule an appointment.
- Map of COVID-19 vaccine locations with contact details and sign-up information.
Trust the Facts. Get the Vax
- Learn more about vaccine safety, how it was developed, and how it works, here.
- COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs
Please show your support in the community by sharing that you got your first shot, encouraging your patients, clients, friends, family, and neighbors to sign up for their vaccination when eligible!
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Florence Night Out Vaccine Info and Appointment table - with surprise fun guest the Mayor
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Hampshire Regional Mobile Clinic Team of Staff and Volunteers - Westhampton Sept 2021
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Nurse Michelle Kim at Nueva Esperanza Pop Up Clinic in Holyoke
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Eaglebrook Pop Up Clinic - all set up!
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3 County Fair Day Two Crew
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Cummington Fair - Northampton Health Dept & Hilltown Community Health Centers crew
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Cummington Fair NHD and HCHC crew
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Cummington Fair 2021
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Clinic to go!
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Rainbow - after clinic in the rain
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Pop-up clinic for shift workers at CocaCola Plant
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Pulaski Park Mobile Clinic
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Pulaski Park Pop Up Clinic
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Pop-up Clinic at Florence Heights
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Police Chief Jody Kasper at a vaccination clinic
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Police Chief Jody Kasper and Public Health Nurse Kate Kelly
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COVID-19 Vaccination sign for Phase One individuals eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine
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(L-R) Public Health Nurse Vivian Franklin, Division Chief of EMS John Garriepy, and Public Health Nurse Kate Kelly
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Public Health Director Merridith O'Leary receiving her first dose of the vaccine
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Captain Dan Constantine EMT-P of Easthampton Fire Department checks documentation at a COVID-19 vaccination clinic
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(L-R) Public Health Director Merridith O'Leary and Volunteer Coordinator Loren Davine after a clinic
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Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
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Public Health Nurse Kate Kelly prepares a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
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Captain William "Bill" Millin administers the vaccine to Captain Mark Curtin, both of the Northampton Fire Department
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Image of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine