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According to the recommendations outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the following groups should receive the COVID-19 vaccine this season:
All children 6 to 23 months:
This age group has a rate of severe illness and hospitalization similar to older adults, and there were 4 pediatric COVID-19 deaths in Massachusetts last year. Children who already completed the primary series or had 2 doses of Pfizer COVID vaccine should have one dose this season, more than 8 weeks from the prior dose. Children who have not yet been vaccinated should receive two doses 4-8 weeks apart.
Children 2 to 18 years who have NEVER gotten a COVID 19 vaccine
Children and adults 2 years of age and older who:
- Are immunocompromised or have an illness that puts them at higher risk
- Have family members or close contacts that are high risk
- Live in a long term care facility
- Are pregnant
The following groups may receive COVID-19 vaccine this season:
All patients age 24 months and older:
Patients in this age group may get the vaccine if desired; the vaccine is safe and may decrease the chances of long COVID, severe symptoms, transmission rates, and time away from work or school.
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