To stay protected against COVID-19, it’s important to keep your vaccines up to date. This means getting the latest COVID-19 vaccine when you are eligible. Everyone age 6 months or older can get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Updated Vaccines
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the updated 2024-2025 Moderna, Pfizer, and Novavax COVID-19 vaccines in late August 2024. These vaccines target currently circulating variants, providing improved protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and death. The updated Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are available for people age 6 months or older, while the Novavax vaccine is only for people age 12 or older.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine for people age 65 or older and people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised.
Where To Get Vaccinated
- You can get COVID-19 vaccines at your usual healthcare locations such as doctors’ offices and pharmacies. Ask your healthcare professional or pharmacy if they offer the COVID-19 vaccine.
- To find COVID-19 vaccines based on your location and vaccine type, visit Vaccines.gov.
- If you can’t leave your home, consider asking for an at-home vaccination.
Information for Those Unable to Leave Their Home for Vaccination
If you can’t leave your home, you may still be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine in one of these ways:
- Home Health Providers: Contact your home health provider to see if they offer the vaccine.
- Alert Ambulance: They provide at-home vaccinations throughout Rhode Island. To request an at-home vaccination, email [email protected] or call 508-944-7722.
- Bristol EMS: Bristol residents can request at-home vaccination at 401-253-6912.
- Cumberland EMS: Cumberland residents can request at-home vaccination at 401-334-3090, extension 3.
Transportation to Vaccination Appointments
You can use public transportation to get to many vaccination sites across the state. To view routes and walking distances, use RIPTA’s Trip Planner at www.ripta.com. If you need help, call RIPTA’s Customer Service team at 401-781-9400.
Anyone enrolled in Medicaid or older than age 60 can use the Non-Emergency Medical Transport Service provided by MTM. Book transportation online at www.mtm-inc.net/mtm-link or call 855-330-9131 (TTY: 711) at least two business days before your appointment.
Requesting a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Community partners interested in hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic can contact the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) Office of Immunization at [email protected]. RIDOH will send you a list of mass immunizers that can help you host a vaccination clinic, similar to our support for flu vaccination clinics.