COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

Updated COVID-19 Vaccine for Fall/Winter Virus Season

CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19 illness this fall and winter. Vaccination remains the best protection against COVID-19-related hospitalization and death. Vaccination also reduces your chance of suffering the effects of Long COVID, which can develop during or following acute infection and last for an extended duration.  If you have not received a COVID-19 vaccine in the past 2 months, get an updated COVID-19 vaccine  to protect yourself this fall and winter.

Manet patients, if you have an upcoming appointment scheduled, you can get your flu shot and updated COVID-19 vaccine during your visit. Or you can schedule an appointment during one of the following Patient Flu/COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics at our sites:

  • North Quincy: Monday 10/23, 4 to 6 p.m. | Call (617) 376-3000 **Walk-ins welcome in North Quincy on Mondays & Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Houghs Neck: Tuesday 10/24, 4 to 6 p.m. | Call (617) 471-8683

As always, if you have questions, please let us know. You can send us a message through the Manet Patient Portal or by calling us.

Please bring your insurance card for all vaccine clinics.

The COVID-19 vaccine is covered by most insurance plans at no cost to the individual. The CDC’s Bridge Access Program provides no-cost COVID-19 vaccines to adults without health insurance and to adults with insurance that does not cover all COVID-19 vaccine costs.

For more information:

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0912-COVID-19-Vaccine.html

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Community Vaccine Clinics

Community Vaccine Clinics at Manet – Appointment required:

Manet, North Quincy, 110 W. Squantum Street
Saturday, 11/4, 10AM–1PM
Register online or call (617) 376-3000
(COVID and Flu shots also offered while supplies last)

Manet, Taunton, 1 Washington Street
Saturday, 11/4, 10 AM – 1 PM
Register online or call (508) 822-5500
(COVID and Flu shots also offered while supplies last)

In the Community – Walk in:

Town of Dighton, 1111 Somerset Ave., Dighton
Saturday, 10/28, 9AM-12PM
(Flu shots only)

Town of Hull, 253 Atlantic Ave (Hull Town Hall)
Thursday, 11/2, 5-7PM
(Manet will provide COVID vaccines and the town will provide Flu shots)

The Kennedy Center, 440 East Squantum St., Quincy
Friday, 11/3, 9:30AM – 12:30PM
(COVID vaccine only)

Quincy Community Action Programs, 18 Copeland Street
Wednesday, 11/8, 1-4PM
(COVID and Flu shots also offered while supplies last)

Please bring your insurance card for all vaccine clinics.

The COVID-19 vaccine is covered by most insurance plans at no cost to the individual. The CDC’s Bridge Access Program provides no-cost COVID-19 vaccines to adults without health insurance and to adults with insurance that does not cover all COVID-19 vaccine costs.

Masking

Manet staff are required to wear masks in clinical areas of the health center. Patients and visitors will be screened at the front desk and guided appropriately. Masks are available at all front desk and clinic areas. Patients are still encouraged to wear a mask if they:

  • Have a fever or other flu-like symptoms
  • Have a known exposure to COVID-19 within the last 10 days

If you are COVID-positive, please adhere to the CDC’s isolation guidance.

You can reduce your risk by wearing a high-quality mask that fits securely around your nose and mouth when attending indoor and crowded outdoor events.

Wash your hands with soap and water or sanitize your hands before eating and after using the bathroom to prevent both respiratory and gastrointestinal illness.

Vaccination

Vaccines are the best way to protect yourself against COVID-19.  People ages 6 months+  should get a COVID-19 vaccine. We encourage all members of the community to follow the CDC’s vaccination guidance to stay up-to-date.

Many insurance companies will continue to cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines. Please call your insurance company or your primary care doctor if you are not sure about the cost.

Manet offers COVID-19 vaccines by appointment for our patients and the community. Call to make an appointment. Please bring your vaccination card with you to your appointment.

News & Updates

For more information…

COVID-19 Vaccine in Massachusetts

CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Information