COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

Coming Soon: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine for Fall/Winter Virus Season

As of September 11, 2023, the bivalent Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are no longer authorized for use in the United States. Updated COVID-19 vaccines have been approved by the FDA and CDC and will be available for preorder this week. Manet will begin scheduling patients to receive the updated vaccines as soon as we receive our supply of the updated vaccines.

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.

For more information:

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

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

Masking

Manet Community Health no longer requires masks in most clinical settings. Of course, patients, visitors, and clinic staff may still wear masks if they prefer. Masks are available at all front desk and clinic areas.

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

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

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