Town of Saugus Update Regarding COVID -19 - February 19, 2020

Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree Announces the Saugus Health Department to Offer COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine

(Saugus, MA) February 19, 2021 – Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree announces the Saugus Health Department to offer opportunities for Saugus residents to receive the COVID-19 Moderna vaccination. 

The Health Department has very limited doses of Moderna vaccines but wants to get them administered to the high risk population of Saugus residents as they become available.  The Health Department is asking for everyone’s patience during this local process.  Unfortunately, the Health Department has not yet been provided access to the state’s online scheduling vender software that the Town was promised for its residents.  Therefore, the process will be to have residents call the Saugus Health Department for these limited available vaccine appointments.  Residents will need proof of Saugus residency and other eligibility when an appointment is scheduled.  The Health Department will take your information and call you back with a date, time, and place for an appointment.  Again, there are a very limited amount of vaccines available at the Town level and you are encouraged to schedule through the state vaccine site.

Currently, Saugus residents have a variety of opportunities to receive the vaccine which includes limited Town operated clinics, some healthcare providers, some pharmacies, and the state operated regional distribution sites.  The Commonwealth is phasing into directing residents of Massachusetts to obtain their vaccination through the state operated distribution vaccine sites.    

Therefore, John Fralick, the Saugus Public Health Director, and the Massachusetts Department of Health (DPH) are encouraging Saugus residents to registrar for the COVID-19 vaccine that is currently available for the eligible populations through the state vaccine sites and website at: https://www.maimmunizations.org/.

Please note that vaccine and appointment availability at state vaccination sites are much more available than the very limited amount at the Town of Saugus at this time.  Please visit the website to search for an available appointment near you, or dial 2-1-1 for assistance in making an appointment through the state.  Again, at this time, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) encourages the use of one of the several mass vaccination sites across the Commonwealth.

As details and guidance from the Federal and State government has shifted the Saugus Health Department has had to adapt to modify its plans.

Please contact the Saugus Health Department at (781) 231-4117 to provide your information so that the Health Department can schedule your vaccine appointment. 

Please have patience and understand the Town of Saugus has a very limited amount of vaccinations and does not have enough for everyone that would like to receive one.  Please continue to schedule with the state regional sites as well.

Please stay healthy and please call us with any needs.