In MA, if you accompany an elderly relative tp a vaccine appt, you get a shot as well......

[getagrip_already]

Right now MA is 75+, but they carved out an exception for people bringing in someone for a vaccine.

Not positive about the family part, it may be a general exception.

Just thought it was interesting in a state that has been almost trump level incompetent in distribution.

[dawg day]

1. "Hey, can I borrow your Grandma?"

[Gidney N Cloyd]

4. It's worth a shot...

[Teach29]

2. Do you have a link for this?

My sister is taking my 85 YO mother this week in MA. She is not aware that this is being offered. I don't see it mentioned on the https://www.mass.gov/covid-19-vaccine site. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[getagrip_already]

8. I don't have an official link but....

It's all over the news. A call to a vaccination center would confirm.

[Teach29]

10. Thanks. I will have her call.

[TheCowsCameHome]

3. MA has done a horrible job.

Now this "accompany" system is being gamed right out of the gate.

[Native]

9. oh yeah, it's gotten nuts. offering to pay people to take them & advertising how they'll drive them

to get their shots in their new $100,000 car.

I'll give you $200 and pick you up in style. Oh, I also provide drinks and food for the trip!

[janterry]

5. Anyone in western ma need a ride?

I'm in my 50's and here in Vermont, I don't expect to be vaccinated until summer (next week they are starting the 70 and up). When they get to 60 and up - then they switch to those with pre existing conditions. THEN then go back to age groups.

As a side note, massage therapists can get it NOW. Teachers? Nope

[Croney]

6. I just got mine in Danvers (MA) on Tuesday, and it went very smoothly.

Then I saw the news about what happened there the next day--chaos and long lines, because they'd sent out a notice that they had extra doses. Now the "I'm with Grandma" thing... I hope it gets sorted out before my second appointment!

[Cicada]

7. How much can a granny charge?

Is it legal for an impoverished senior to sell her companion right?

[intheflow]

11. It's any caregiver, not just family members.

I'm a public librarian in Massachusetts and we're setting appointments up for folks over 75 - and now their caregivers who accompany them to the vaccination appointment.