Mass. DPH Issues State-Specific COVID Vaccine Recommendations

Mass. issues its own COVID-19 vaccine recommendations

“Those recommendations say that everyone in Massachusetts is recommended to have a vaccine if they are six months of age and older,” Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein told reporters Wednesday.

Massachusetts releases new COVID-19 vaccine guidance

BOSTON (WPRI) — Massachusetts released its own COVID-19 vaccine guidance for 2025-2026 on Wednesday to bolster the state's efforts to protect access to the shot. The state's guidance recommends the latest vaccine for the following groups: Adults Children ages 6 to 23 months People who are pregnant or lactating People with higher exposure risk People who are immunocompromised Gov. Maura Healey's office noted that the guidance is based on "extens…

DPH issues state-specific COVID vaccine recommendations

BOSTON (SHNS) - State public health officials released COVID-19 vaccination guidance Wednesday ahead of this year's respiratory illness season and two days before a federal vaccine advisory panel votes on its own slate of recommendations. The Department of Public Health's guidance is based on an "extensive review of current scientific data" and aligns with recommendations from professional medical societies including the American Academy of Pedi…

Mass. DPH issues state-specific COVID vaccine recommendations

These recommendations were issued two days before a federal vaccine advisory panel votes on its own slate of recommendations.

Mass. Department of Public Health issues state-specific COVID vaccine recommendations

Under the Healey administration, state officials are significantly reshaping vaccination policy and breaking ties with the federal government as they repeatedly criticize actions from U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Healey administration issues new ‘evidence-based' COVID-19 vaccine guidance for Mass.

In a move that appeared to be a shot across the bow of the Trump administration and the CDC, the Healey administraton issued what it is calling "evidence-based...