Upham’s Corner Health Center is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination and booster clinic at our main health center, 415 Columbia Road, Dorchester. 

 

Due to patient volume, vaccine and booster appointments must be scheduled in advance. No walk-ins are accepted. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Click here to request a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.

Updated January 2022:

Due to supply shortages, Boston Public Health Commission is no longer providing at-home COVID-19 test kits at community distribution sites. Stay up-to-date with their website.

https://www.boston.gov/departments/public-health-commission/…

 

Vaccine & Booster Eligibility

Youth ages 12+ and adults are eligible for a COVID-19 booster dose.

As of November 10, 2021, anyone age 5+ is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Upham’s offers the Pfizer vaccine (for 5 years of age and older) and the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccines (for 18 years of age and older).

 

Consent Forms

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For anyone ages 12-17, please come with a parent or guardian and bring the COVID-19 Vaccine Consent Form. If you come alone, please be prepared for us to call a parent or guardian to obtain verbal consent.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Parent/Guardian Consent Form, English

COVID-19 Vaccine: Parent/Guardian Consent Form, Spanish

COVID-19 Vaccine: Parent/Guardian Consent Form, Portuguese

Centers for Disease Control

Click here for the Children and Families information webpage.

CDC: V-safe Smartphone “After Vaccine” Tool Information Sheet

English version

Spanish version

 

The Center for Black Health & Equity and the American Lung Association

Vaccine Information Toolkit: Information for Protecting Our Bodies and Our Communities

 

Helpful Videos & Media Stories

Upham’s FAQS & Vaccine Demonstration Video

Upham’s Staff Video: John’s reasons for getting the vaccine, English

Upham’s Staff Video: John’s reasons for getting the vaccine, Spanish

Upham’s Staff Video: Adelina’s reasons for getting the vaccine, English

Upham’s Staff Video: Adelina’s reasons for getting the vaccine, Cape Verdean Creole

WCVB Channel 5 Boston (4/5/21): Historic Strand Theater in Boston Hosts COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

Dorchester Reporter (4/5/21): Now Showing at Strand Theatre: The Vaccine

GBH Radio (12/21/20): A Black Woman’s Contributions To The COVID-19 Vaccine May Prove Key In Overcoming Skepticism

WBZ Channel 4 Boston (5/521): ‘As Easy As Possible’: Dorchester’s Strand Theater Serving As Walk-in COVID Vaccine Clinic

Department of Public Health, Community Health Center Providers, Youth Vaccination Video

 

Upham’s: Questions & Answers on Moderna Vaccine

English version

Spanish version

Portuguese version

Haitian-Creole version

Vietnamese version

Moderna: Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet

English version (April 2021)

Spanish version (December 2020)

Portuguese version (December 2020)

Haitian-Creole version (December 2020)

Vietnamese version (December 2020)


For Health Care Providers 

CDC: Quick Answers to Common Questions

CDC: Learn More About the New mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines

CDC: Three Reasons Why Health Care Providers Were Given Vaccine Priority

CDC: Why Get Vaccinated?

 

Other Resource Websites

Centers for Disease Control

Click here to visit the CDC website for up-to-date information.

State of Massachusetts

Click here to visit the State of Massachusetts website to learn more about COVID-19, including vaccination protocols.

 

Upham’s Programs & Services Flyers

English version

Spanish version

Portuguese version

Haitian Creole version

Vietnamese version