- Ashland Public Schools
- COVID-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 Vaccines
-
This is our best shot to keep our schools safe and open. APS strongly recommends students and staff become fully vaccinated and get a booster, if eligible. APS may host on-site vaccine clinics to encourage this mitigation strategy.
At this time, fully vaccinated is defined by the state as two weeks following the completion of the Pfizer or Moderna series or two weeks following a single dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine.
Get Vaccinated
Children five years or older who live or go to school in Massachusetts can now get vaccinated. The vaccine is safe, free and effective. No identification or insurance is required. Visit VaxFinder.mass.gov to schedule an appointment today.
Get Boosted
The COVID-19 vaccine boosters are free, safe and effective. We encourage all staff and students 12 years or older to get a COVID-19 booster. 12-17-year-olds can get a Pfizer booster. 18 years or older can get any booster. Visit VaxFinder.mass.gov to schedule an appointment today.
-
Are vaccines required?
- Vaccines are strongly recommended for students who are five years old and up. Employees are mandated to comply with COVID vaccinations and provide verification.
-
Can I find out if my child’s teacher is vaccinated?
- Employees are mandated to comply with COVID vaccinations and provide verification. APS will report updates about staff vaccination rates. However, APS cannot disclose individual health-related information due to personnel and privacy policies.
-
I received notification that my child was potentially exposed to COVID at school. What do I do?
- If your child is considered a close contact and is fully vaccinated* for COVID-19, they can continue to come to school if they are not experiencing symptoms. If your child develops any symptoms, they should remain home and get tested for COVID-19.
- If your child is not fully vaccinated* but symptom-free for COVID-19, they can continue to come to school unless otherwise notified by a school nurse. If your child develops any symptoms, they should remain home and get tested for COVID-19.
*At this time, fully vaccinated is defined by the state as two weeks following the completion of the Pfizer or Moderna series or two weeks following a single dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine.
