Boston Public Health Commission is hosting free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics throughout the city from September to December. Clinics require no appointment, insurance, or identification, though those with insurance should bring their cards.
The first clinics begin September 23, with sessions scheduled at multiple Boston Centers for Youth and Families locations and the Josephine Fiorentino Community Center through mid-October, with additional dates continuing through December.
Flu vaccination is recommended for anyone 6 months and older. COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for children ages 6 to 23 months, adults 65 and older, healthcare workers, and people with medical conditions associated with higher risk. During the 2025-2026 flu season, 364 Massachusetts residents died from the flu, including two children in Boston.
The clinics are funded through American Rescue Plan Act money that runs through December. Boston Public Health Commission is partnering with Boston Public Schools, Boston Centers for Youth and Families, Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, labor unions, Mass Port, and community organizations. The agency is exploring strategies to continue vaccinations after federal funding ends.
The city is also offering in-home vaccinations for older adults and free vaccines to Logan Airport employees. Residents can find clinic details at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics, and those needing help finding health insurance or medical care can contact the Mayor's Health Line at 534-5050.