The city of Boston will offer free COVID and flu vaccine clinics for all people, despite the Trump administration’s recent policy changes limiting vaccine approvals .
This month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it would make COVID vaccines available only to people age 65 and over or individuals at risk of severe disease.
In response to the changes , Gov. Maura Healey said Massachusetts “will continue to lead with science and protect access to life-saving vaccines.” The state’s Department of Public Health has vowed to continue making the shots available to everyone , joining a coalition of other states in the Northeast doing the same.
The Boston Public Health Commission announced this week it will host free clinics to ensure continued access to vaccinations. The pa