What is the best way to protect myself against the current Omicron Subvariants? The bivalent vaccine, which is the most up-to-date COVID-19 booster, offers the best protection against both the original virus that causes COVID-19 and the newer Omicron variants. Who is eligible for which shots? Everyone who is at Read more…
A recent Boston Globe Article told us that Boston health officials warn of early and severe flu season. Here are some upcoming Flu clinics in the Boston area. “Flu shots are recommended for everyone older than 6 months. ๐๐ป ๐๐ผ๐๐๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐น๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ธ-๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐, ๐ป๐ผ Read more…
Cooler weather is upon us and as we begin spending more time indoors, itโs important to remember that more time inside also means a greater risk of contracting infections such as COVID-19. If you are completely unvaccinated or partially vaccinated and have recently contracted COVID-19, you may be wondering if Read more…
This fall and winter, VEAP is here to help provide information about the vaccines that may be important in keeping you and your loved ones healthy this holiday season and beyond! In this post, we are focusing on Pneumococcal disease and the vaccines that help prevent it.ย ย What Is Pneumococcal Read more…
ย There has been a lot of talk about the new bivalent booster for COVID-19. If you have already had your primary vaccination series and maybe even a previous booster, you may be wondering:ย What makes this new booster different and why is it important to get it?ย Protection Against A Rapidly Read more…
Through the SCI Vaccine Equity & Access Program (VEAP), we have been adapting our strategies throughout the year to find the best ways to increase access to the COVID vaccines and work toward more equitable vaccination numbers. With most vaccination opportunities in the Woburn area requiring filling out those extensive Read more…
We were deeply disturbed to read the story in yesterdayโs Boston Globe about the Woburn Memorial High School freshman football player who has been the victim of bullying and sexual harassment. Today we would like to share some thoughts on some of the context surrounding this situation, followed by some Read more…