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CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

 

COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility and Available Local Clinics Scheduled

 

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has updated its vaccine administration strategy to ensure the availability of COVID-19 boosters to all eligible populations. The current revision has taken place in response to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) & Center for Disease Control’s latest guidance regarding COVID-19 booster shot administration.

 

The City of Woonsocket will be partnering with the Town of North Smithfield to offer a “Moderna” COVID-19 booster clinic at Monsignor Gadoury School 1371 Park Avenue in Woonsocket.

 

The guidance for “Moderna” boosters is as follows:

 

People who received the first two doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines can get a booster dose six months or more after their second dose if they are:

 

  • Anyone age 18 years or older

The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinic will be offered on the following date: (This clinic is for Moderna Only)

    

12/1/21, Wednesday 3:00 PM-7:00 PM

    

Appointments are required for this clinic and can be scheduled as follows:

 

Register at www.vaccinateri.org Enter “Woonsocket” in the “Search by Name Location” box and register for the date and time that is convenient for you.

 

If you need help scheduling an appointment, please call 1-844-930-1779 and let them know you would like help making an appointment for the “Moderna” booster clinic scheduled above that is in Woonsocket.

 

Residents may also contact Kerri Topalian directly at Woonsocket City Hall at 767-9257 should they also need assistance registering.

 

 
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