You should get tested if you develop any symptoms of COVID-19, even if they are mild, or if you are a close contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Find a COVID-19 test near you: Testing for COVID-19 is widely available in Massachusetts. Search for test sites and learn about home testing.
Anyone 12 and older can now receive the COVID-19 Vaccine. People age 12-17 can receive the Pfizer vaccine. People age 18 and older can receive any vaccine. The vaccine is FREE!
COVID-19 Vaccine Finder: Search for appointments at pharmacies, health care providers, and other community locations. Appointment availability is updated daily. Some local vaccination sites may only be open to residents of select town. Check listing to see if the site is restricted.
Vaccine scheduling help lines: Baystate Health has compiled information about local contacts that offer assistance with vaccine scheduling.
Homebound Vaccination Program: Any individual who has trouble getting to a vaccine site is eligible for the homebound program.
Upcoming Events
Black Springfield COVID-19 Coalition Saturday Brunch, 10/9 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm: Join the Black Springfield COVID-19 Coalition for a Saturday Brunch at the Cozy Courtyard Pavilion located at 666 State Street, Springfield, MA. Stop by for food, vaccine information, and to learn from physicians and community health experts.
Empowering Youth Mental Health with Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, 10/28/21: We are partnering with the Springfield Public Forum to host 2 events on October 28th featuring Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, an expert in teen, young adult, and family mental health, and is known nationally as a gifted scientist, public speaker, and author. At 1:00 pm there will be a session open to high school students only. At 6:00 pm there will be a community session. Learn more and register.
