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A person receiving a vaccine. The Pfizer pediatric COVID-19 vaccine was approved for children ages five to 11 in Massachusetts by Governor Charlie Baker’s administration Nov. 4 following updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. COURTESY OF CHRISTIAN EMMER

Massachusetts approves Pfizer pediatric COVID-19 shot

Annalise Freimarck November 12, 2021
Children 5-11 years old can now get the Pfizer COVID-19 pediatric vaccine in Massachusetts.
Man receiving a COVID-19 test swab

Boston implements vaccination mandate for city employees amidst COVID surge, Delta variant

Isabella Abraham August 19, 2021
City of Boston employees must get a COVID-19 vaccine according to a mandate announced Thursday.
vaccination sign in the george sherman union

International students face unique challenges with mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for the Fall

Madhri Yehiya April 16, 2021
Students cited concerns around travel restrictions and receiving vaccines not approved by BU.
scientist holds a vial of the pfizer-biontech covid-19 vaccine

BU announces student COVID-19 vaccination requirement for Fall 2021

Jesús Marrero Suárez April 12, 2021
The vaccine will be mandatory to return to campus in order to facilitate in-person learning.
vaccination center at boston university fitness and recreation center

BU community reflects on vaccination experiences thus far

Jesús Marrero Suárez March 31, 2021
Students, faculty and staff share how they got their vaccines as the state's rollout continues.
house of blues in boston

Boston moves into modified Phase Four of reopening plan

Isabella Abraham March 24, 2021
The move comes with increased citywide vaccinations and a decrease in new COVID-19 cases.
reggie lewis track and field center at roxbury community college

Mass vaccination site opens at Roxbury Community College

Isabella Abraham March 3, 2021
CIC’s operations opened with an initial dosage capacity of 800 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccinations per day, with plans to increase that number to 2,500 daily appointments in a month’s time —half will be reserved for local residents.
Vaccination site at Boston University fitness and recreation center

BU proceeds with Phase Two vaccinations, faces limited supply

Rin Velasco February 25, 2021
Boston University is currently moving forward with COVID-19 vaccinations of students with two or more medical conditions, but the process is experiencing setbacks from a limited supply, said a BU Medical Advisory Group member.
Fenway Park vaccination site

State extends vaccination appointments to residents 65 plus, those with certain health conditions

Molly Farrar February 23, 2021
An additional 1 million people are now eligible to schedule appointments, according to the press release, but due to “extremely high demand for appointments and limited vaccine supply,” it could take some residents more than a month to schedule one.
Fenway Park vaccination site. Vaccination distribution at the ballpark began Monday. LILY KEPNER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

GALLERY: Fenway Park mass vaccination site opens

Lily Kepner February 1, 2021

Fenway Park opened for COVID-19 vaccine distribution Monday, giving individuals on the Phase 1 priority list access to free immunization. The ballpark is the second mass vaccination site to open in Massachusetts,...

Massachusetts will begin its second phase of COVID-19 vaccine distribution Monday, adding residents over age 65, some essential workers and individuals with underlying conditions to the priority list. COURTESY OF FERNANDO ZHIMINAICELA VIA PIXABAY

State begins Phase Two of vaccine rollout

Daily Free Press Staff February 1, 2021
Massachusetts residents aged 75 and older can begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine Monday. Individuals 65 and older are the second priority group, as well as those with two or more underlying health conditions.
Shots are extracted from Pfizer vials at the Samuel Adams Bar at Fenway. LILY KEPNER/DFP STAFF

PREVIEW: Fenway Park to become second mass vaccination site in Massachusetts

Lily Kepner January 30, 2021
At Fenway Park, you can’t order any souvenirs, popcorn or peanuts. But you can get a shot from the bar. This Monday, Boston's beloved ballpark will officially open as the second mass vaccination site in the state, after a "soft launch" Friday.
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