 BHS Testing, Vaccine Centers Put COVID-19 Vaccinations on HoldA final pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held at the Pittsfield center, 505 East St., on Friday, April 7. Gift Cards Available in South County For Those Getting COVID BoosterAppointments are required and there are slots available most weekdays 10-4 and some Saturdays 9 to noon at the Tri Town Health office located in the Airoldi Building located at 45 Railroad Street in Lee. City of Pittsfield: February flu clinicsIndividuals are asked to bring a form of identification and health insurance to assist with the on-site registration process. Additionally, short-sleeved shirts are encouraged to ensure easier access for vaccinations. BHS Alters Days and Hours for COVID-19 Vaccine ClinicsEffective on Monday, Feb. 6, COVID vaccination will be available only two days per week in Pittsfield and one day per week in North Adams for adults, and a Pediatric vaccine clinic will be held on a Friday once each month in Pittsfield. Flu Shots Still Available at Big Y PharmaciesHealth officials continue to make another urgent push to encourage the public to get vaccinated. In the US, this flu season has been one of the most significant in recent memory with nearly 20 million illnesses, 210,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths from flu so far, according to CDC estimates. BCC to Offer Flu and COVID VaccinesVaccines are given free of charge; bring insurance cards. SBPHC to Offer Southern Berkshire County Vaccine ClinicRegular dose flu vaccine will also be available.  Monkeypox Vaccine Available for Eligible IndividualsThe clinics are open to individuals who are at risk for monkeypox and eligible to receive the vaccine. Monkeypox vaccination requires two doses a month apart. BHS Providing COVD-19 Vaccine for Infants and ToddlersOn Saturday, July 2, the BHS Testing and Vaccine Center in Pittsfield will hold its monthly COVID vaccine clinic for children 5 to 11, running from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.  Over 100,000 Vaccinations by Big Y Over Past YearPrior to this effort, Big Y's pharmacists administered about 22,000 vaccines a year. BHS Offering Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine ClinicsThese pediatric clinics will provide COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 and will be held the first Saturday of each month, beginning March 5 at the BHS Vaccine Center, 505 East Street in Pittsfield, from 8 am to noon.  CHP Health Van in CheshireThose who want to receive a flu shot, COVID-19 vaccine, COVID-19 booster, or COVID-19 test should register for an appointment. Do so by calling 413-528-0457. Walk-ins will be accommodated but appointments will take precedence. SVHC Schedules Kids' COVID-19 Vaccine ClinicNo appointment is needed and walk-ins are welcome.  Berkshire Vaccine Collaborative Holding Additional Vaccination ClinicsA clinic will be held in Pittsfield on Saturday, Jan. 8, and a Williamstown clinic will be held on Friday, Jan. 14.  Second Community COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinic ScheduledThe clinic will provide Pfizer and Moderna vaccine, including first or second doses for those 5 to 11, Pfizer boosters for those 16 to 17, and first, second or booster doses to eligible adults.  BHS Vaccine Centers Phasing Out Johnson & JohnsonAnyone who is currently scheduled for a J&J vaccine or booster at a BHS Testing and Vaccine Center on or before Jan 5 will have the option to receive the J&J vaccine as scheduled or can receive a Pfizer or Moderna dose instead. Vaccine Collaborative Schedules Booster Clinic Dec. 18Both Pfizer and Moderna third doses will be provided at the community clinic, as well as first and second doses for those who have not yet received their initial doses.  BCC Announces Vaccination Requirement for In-person StudentsIn accordance with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), a person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, or two weeks after the single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine  Clarksburg School Weighing Vaccine Policy for StaffSuperintendent John Franzoni told the committee he has had preliminary conversations with the district's counsel about creating a policy that would require weekly testing for any staff members not vaccinated for COVID-19.  Public Health Officials Urge COVID-19 Vaccinations for ChildrenGov. Charlie Baker, speaking Thursday at Boston Children's Hospital, said pediatric doses have already been received and he did not anticipate any supply issues, such as those that hampered the rollout for adult vaccinations earlier this year.  Mass MoCA, Clark Art Announce Vaccine RequirementMASS MoCA's vaccine requirement for employees went into effect Oct. 8. Berkshire Health Systems Offering COVID-19 Vaccine BoosterDue to supply chain delays, the number of appointments available each day is temporarily limited. Additional appointments will be added in the next two weeks with expected increased vaccine supply. Walk-in appointments for booster shots are not available at this time.  Big Y's Big Vax WeekAll stores will offer seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccines and stores with an on-site pharmacy also offer a variety of vaccines including seasonal flu, pneumonia, shingles, COVIOD Tdap, Hepatitis A and B, meningococcal, MMR and HPV.  BCC To Offer Flu and COVID-19 vaccinesVaccines are given free of charge, and no appointment is necessary. Please bring insurance cards. BCC Students and Faculty Must Be Fully Vaccinated By The End Of The YearStudents who seek to register for courses that do not include any in-person component, and who do not plan to come on campus for any reason for the Spring 2022 semester, will not be required to provide documentation of vaccination. |
