Governor Charlie Baker’s office announced on Wednesday, February 17, those eligible for Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccination can begin booking appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccination on Thursday, February 18.
Individuals eligible for Phase 2 are ages 65 and over and those with two or more certain medical conditions
The eligible conditions for Phase 2 vaccination include:
- Cancer
- Chronic kidney disease
- COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Down Syndrome
- Heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies
- Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant
- Obesity and severe obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 kg/m2 or higher)
- Pregnancy
- Sickle cell disease
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Asthma (moderate-to-severe)
To find more information on eligibility conditions or to make an appoint, visit the state website at mass.gov/covid-19-vaccine.
