Vaccine Equity and Access Program
“Long COVID”, “Long-Haul COVID”, “Post-acute COVID-19”, “Long-Term Effects of COVID”, and “Chronic COVID”. These are just some of the terms you may have heard used to describe a phenomenon known as post-COVID conditions (PCC). Today we wanted to take a moment to share some information about PCC – what we Read more…
As we continue through the winter months, VEAP is here to keep you informed about not only the COVID-19 and flu vaccines, but also other vaccines that might be important to you and your loved ones. Over the past couple of months, we have been focusing on the pneumococcal vaccine Read more…
As we move into a new month and find ourselves well into flu season, you may be wondering if it’s still necessary for you to get a flu shot if you haven’t done so already. Every year, the flu sickens millions, hospitalizes hundreds of thousands, and causes tens of thousands Read more…
The SCI Vaccine Equity & Access Program (VEAP) is continuing to work to increase awareness and acceptance of the COVID vaccine and promote equitable access to vaccination locations in our target communities. We are pleased to see an increase in vaccine uptake in the VEAP communities. For instance, the vaccine Read more…
Over the past few months, we’ve been sharing a lot of information about the benefits, effectiveness, and safety of the COVID-19 vaccine and boosters but we realize you may have some basic questions about things like cost, eligibility, and access. So, today we wanted to take a moment to go Read more…
Did you know that updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available for people ages 6 months and older? On December 9, 2022, updated (bivalent) boosters became available for the youngest age group of children (ages 6 months to 4 years). This means that everyone who is at least 6 months old Read more…
As we move into the month of January, many of us are spending less time outside and more time indoors. With this shift comes the opportunity for more germs to spread as people gather together in close quarters. Because this has been an especially challenging winter for respiratory illnesses, we Read more…
Age 6 months & older at: POPE JOHN XXIII HIGH SCHOOL (Back Entrance) 888 Broadway, Everett andYMCA MALDEN 99 Dartmouth St., MaldenSaturdays in January 10 am – 2 pm Everyone who gets vaccinated at this clinic will receive a $75 gift card. While supplies last. • Walk-ins welcome. NO APPOINTMENT Read more…
Happy New Year! Last week we shared some thoughts about starting off the New Year on the right foot by prioritizing your health and the health of those close to you by making sure everyone is up-to-date on doctor’s visits. This week we wanted to continue along that same line Read more…
Happy Holidays! With the New Year just around the corner, it’s a good time to think about starting off 2023 on the right foot! The end of the year is a time to think about making positive changes, developing new habits, and setting goals! Around the holidays we put so Read more…