COVID vaccines for kids under 5 now available in Massachusetts
Appointments for young children will be available at 400 locations starting Tuesday.
COVID-19 Vaccine
Massachusetts to offer COVID vaccines to kids under 5 starting Tuesday
COVID vaccines will be available for children from 6 months to four years old in Massachusetts for the first time beginning on Tuesday.
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