Together, we can stop COVID one shot at a time!

There has never been a more crucial time to get your COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is the best way to prevent serious illness and hospitalization. It also protects our community and keeps the virus from spreading.

We appreciate that getting vaccinated is a complicated decision for many people. Berkshire Health Systems wants to address any concerns or questions you may have about the COVID-19 vaccine. Here we present information about how the vaccines work as well as links to robust scientific research about their safety and effectiveness. We also want to share some stories from our staff members on why they chose to get vaccinated.

Check this page frequently for new videos and articles to read. Together, we can stop COVID one shot at a time!

Learn More

Read

• FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine press release
• Vaccines for COVID-19 - Information from the CDC
• COVID-19 Vaccine - Mass.gov
• Coronavirus Information Kiosk - Berkshire Health Systems
• Reduced Risk of Reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 After COVID-19 Vaccination - Study published by the CDC

Watch

• COVID-19 Vaccination -- August Info Session with 1 Berkshire - August 31, 2021
• Community conversation about COVID-19 vaccines with Dr. Lederer on PCTV- February 5, 2021
• COVID-19 vaccine webinar with Dr. Lederer- January 19, 2021

Pregnancy & Fertility

• Analysis of Ovarian Injury Associated With COVID-19 Disease in Reproductive-Aged Women in Wuhan, China: An Observational Study
• Alterations of the male and female reproductive systems induced by COVID-19
• Potential risks of SARS-CoV-2 infection on reproductive health
• "I'm pregnant. Should I get a COVID vaccine?" Click here to view the Pregnancy Vaccination Decision-Making Guide created by Baystate Health and the University of Massachusetts Medical School
• Vaccine Recommendations for Pregnant Women: The providers at Berkshire OB/GYN of BMC are recommending that pregnant women receive the COVID-19 vaccination!. Read their recommendation here.
• Dr. Lederer and Dr. Slater discuss pregnancy, fertility, and COVID-19 vaccines

Take Action

Get Vaccinated

If you have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine,you can get vaccinated at one of the BHS Testing Sites located across the county.Register to be vaccinated at a BHS Testing Center through thePatient Portalto reserve an appointment time.

Great Barrington APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED (Same-day appointments are not available.) Please call the BHS COVID Hotline at 1-855-BMC-LINK Located at Fairview Hospital, 29 Lewis Avenue	North Adams (Walk-ins Welcome) Located at 98 Church Street	Pittsfield (Walk-ins Welcome) Located at 505 East Street
Open Monday – Friday, 9 am – 2 pm	Open every day from 8:30 am – 4 pm	Open every day from 8:30 am – 4 pm
Pfizer and J&J available daily Moderna available on Friday	Pfizer available daily Moderna available on Tuesdays and Thursdays J&J available on Wednesdays	Pfizer available daily Moderna available on Tuesdays and Thursdays J&J available on Wednesdays

Additionally, BMC Urgent Care (also located at 505 East Street in Pittsfield) is providing vaccine appointments until 7:30 pm.

We are proud to be members of the Berkshire Vaccine Collaborative, a partnership between BHS, the Berkshire County Board of Health Association, CHP, and public health nurses across the county.