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…
The Holiday Season is here! As you are spending more time with your loved ones over the next couple of weeks, we wanted to take a minute to once again share some tips to help you keep your loved ones safe this holiday season so that everyone can stay Healthy Read more…
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. 𝗜𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸-𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗻𝗼 Read more…
Cooler weather is upon us and as we begin spending more time indoors, it’s 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. What Is Pneumococcal Read more…