Get vaccinated at one of our clinics to protect yourself and the ones you love.

Location

Cathedral Church of St. Paul

2 Cherry St.

Burlington VT 05401

*Clinic locations are subject to change. When you make your appointment, the location will be noted.

Dates

The clinics operate on the following Saturdays:

No dates at the moment, check back for more info!

*dependent on vaccine availability.

Cost

Vaccines are FREE at the BIPOC Clinics. No insurance is required or billed.

GET YOUR VACCINATIONS AT THE VHEI CLINIC

To get started, register and schedule your appointment below:

What is the Bivalent Vaccine?

Moderna and Pfizer both have new bivalent vaccines that target the original strain of coronavirus and omicron sub variants (including the highly contagious BA.4 and BA.5), which spread at an even more rapid rate.

Those ages 12 and up are eligible for the updated booster.

You only need 2 months since your last booster in order to get this vaccine.

AT THE VHEI CLINICS WE OFFER:

Booster

Unvaccinated community members who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) age 12+ and their households are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot.

Pfizer-BioNTech & Moderna Recipients

You can get a booster shot if you received your second dose of vaccine and are:

  • 65 or older.

  • 18 or older with certain medical conditions.

  • 18 or older who work in a high-risk setting.

  • 18 or older and are Black, Indigenous or a person of color (BIPOC) or are age 18 or older and live with someone who is BIPOC.

Johnson & Johnson Recipients

You can get a booster shot if you received your vaccine at least two months ago.

Vaccination

Booster Shots are now approved for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccination recipients. Read the CDC October 20 Year Press Release.

All vaccinated community members who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) age 12+ and their households are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot.

Pfizer-BioNTech & Moderna Recipients

If receiving your first Pfizer vaccination dose, you will need to return for your second shot between 21 and 28 days after your first dose. Consider this when scheduling your first shot. You can get a booster shot if you received your second dose of vaccine at least six months ago and are:

  • 65 or older.

  • 18 or older with certain medical conditions.

  • 18 or older who work in a high-risk setting.

  • 18 or older and are Black, Indigenous or a person of color (BIPOC) or are age 18 or older and live with someone who is BIPOC.

Johnson & Johnson Recipients

You can get a booster shot if you received your vaccine at least two months ago.

VACCINE INFORMATION + DETAILS

  • • The vaccine is not being mandated by the federal or state government.

    • The vaccine does not treat COVID-19;it helps your body protect itself from COVID-19.

    • You cannot get COVID-19 from the vaccine.

    • If you have already had COVID-19 you can still receive the vaccine.

  • Precautions will need to remain in place until enough people have received the vaccine, which will be many months from now. Please continue to:

    • Wear a mask

    • Wash hands

    • Remain 6 feet apart from people outside your household

    • Avoid group gatherings

  • • Having allergies does not necessarily disqualify you from getting the vaccine.

    • If you have had a severe allergic reaction to a vaccine or a medication (requiring you to seek immediate medical care) in the past, it is important to discuss with your doctor before getting the vaccine.

  • • For the vaccine to be effective, you need to receive both doses of the primary series

    • Effectiveness of the vaccine against the new variants is still being studied, and the results are promising. This is still being closely monitored and studied.

    • Clinical trials of the Pfizer vaccine among kids ages 12-15 showed that the vaccine is safe and effective for that age group. None of the children who got the Pfizer vaccine during the clinical trial got sick with COVID-19.

  • Mild side effects from the vaccine are common and do not mean you have COVID. Symptoms may include:

    • Flu-like symptoms for 24-36 hours  

    • Fatigue

    • Sore arm

    • Headache

    These side effects are more likely after the second dose.

    Children ages 12-15 have similar side effects as young adults. The most common side effects are:

    • Pain in the arm where the vaccine was given

    • Fever

    • Chills

    • Tiredness

  • The vaccine is Kosher.

    The vaccine is Halal.

    There is no human or animal material in the vaccine.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR VISIT

  • 1. Arrive At The Clinic

    Upon arriving at the clinic at your scheduled appointment time, you will be greeted by our team and directed to the check-in table.

  • 2. Patient Intake

    You will then meet with a member of our clinic staff to review health screening questions and answer any questions you may have.

  • 3. Get Vaccinated

    Our team will direct you to the vaccination area with a medical professional for your COVID-19 vaccination or booster shot.

  • 4. Observation

    You will wait 15 minutes for observation following the vaccine. Once cleared to leave, you’re free to leave with your updated vaccination card.

FAQs

For any additional questions please call: 802-370-3074

  • BIPOC includes anyone who is Black, Brown, Asian (AAPI or APIDA), Indigenous/First Nations/Abenaki, African American, Hispanic, Latino/Latina/Latinx, mixed race, or biracial. AAPI stands for Asian American and Pacific Islander. APIDA stands for Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American. Desi is a pan-ethnic term used to refer to people from South Asia.

  • Name and date of birth of qualified BIPOC individual

    Names and dates of birth of all household members who want to be vaccinated

    Contact information for the household

    Any language interpretation needs, if needed

    You will be asked for more detailed information at the clinic. Exact location and timing will be provided upon sign-up.

  • Please bring this Vaccine Consent Form signed and dated to your appointment.

  • Upon registration form submission, we will contact you when we have an appointment available for you and your household. We will work to schedule all registrants on a first-come, first served basis. We are currently working through a waitlist, so it may be several weeks until we have an available spot depending on the number of doses we receive from the Vermont Department of Health.

  • After your first vaccine dose, you will return 21 days later for your second dose. Two weeks after your second shot, you are considered fully vaccinated.

  • The BIPOC COVID-19 Clinics are currently distributing the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and Pfizer booster shot.

  • Yes, they are completely free! No insurance is required or billed.

  • Free public transportation to vaccine clinics is available to Vermont residents who do not have their own transportation. Rides are coordinated by the Vermont Public Transportation Association. Volunteer drivers will use cars, vans or buses. All rides are ADA compliant and will accommodate people living with disabilities.

    Please make a request at least 48 hours before your vaccine appointment. These rides are subject to the availability of transportation resources, so advance notice is necessary to make sure you will have a ride.

    Rides are only available if you are not sick with COVID-19 (with symptoms or without symptoms) or are not a close contact of someone who has COVID-19. If you recently traveled, you need to follow the current travel rules before you can request a ride. If you fall into one of these categories, you will need to answer some questions to find out when you can use public transportation.

    Find contact information for your local public transportation provider.

    These contact numbers can only be used to schedule transportation. People answering these lines cannot answer questions about vaccine scheduling or clinical questions related to COVID-19.