Public Health Nursing

Pediatric Vaccines

The public health nurse conducts weekly pediatric vaccine clinics. All vaccines required for school admission are available, as well as TB skin tests. Children may also receive their flu and/or COVID-19 vaccines at these clinics. All vaccines and services are provided at no cost. Medford residents age 18 or under only. Schedule an appointment here: 
https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/medford?site=vaccines-for-children or call 781-475-5644.

Adult Vaccines

The Health Department offers free Tdap, RSV, and pneumococcal vaccines for all adults. MMR, varicella, polio, and meningococcal vaccines are also available for uninsured or underinsured adults. Medford residents only. Please call 781-393-2448 to schedule an appointment.

Flu & COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

The health department hosts multiple flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics across the city. Check back for the 2026-2027 clinic schedule. 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccines are still available! Please call 781-393-2448 to schedule an appointment.

In-Home Vaccines

The Health Department provides in-home flu, COVID-19, RSV, pneumococcal, and Tdap vaccinations for Medford residents who are homebound or have difficulty leaving the house. Please call 781-393-2448 to schedule an appointment.

The public health nurse provides TB skin testing for children and adults. Testing occurs on Mondays. Medford residents only. Please call 781-393-2448 to schedule an appointment.

The public health nurse also assists in the management of individuals with active tuberculosis, including:

• Assessing the needs of the individual with active TB.
• Gathering information regarding their close contacts at home and in the community.
• Assuring client compliance with the treatment plan, until treatment has been completed.

Medford Senior Center: Thursday from 10am-12pm

West Medford Community Center: first Wednesday of each month from 12:30pm-1:30pm

Please call 781-393-2448 to confirm schedule.

In Massachusetts, healthcare providers are required under Massachusetts General Law to report certain diseases to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. A list of all Reportable Diseases can be viewed here. Some of these diseases are then reported to the local Health Department or Board of Health and require a follow-up interview that helps public health officials understand and prevent the spread of disease. If you are diagnosed with a reportable disease, you may receive a call from a nurse or epidemiologist from the Medford Health Department.

Helpful links:

• Preventing tick bites: https://www.mass.gov/tick-borne-diseases
• Preventing mosquito bites: https://www.mass.gov/mosquito-borne-diseases
• Staying home to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/staying-home-to-prevent-the-spread-of-respiratory-viruses
• Measles: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/measles