Governor Hochul Announces 17 New #VaxForKids Pop-Up Sites

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced 17 new #VaxForKids pop-up vaccination sites to increase vaccination rates among children and adolescents. On Jan. 19, Governor Hochul announced a total of 80 sites will be established over a 6-week period statewide. The new sites support the state's goal of ensuring New York children 5 years and older get vaccinated and keep up with all recommended COVID-19 vaccine doses. The State Department of Health is working with localities, community-based organizations and healthcare centers on-the-ground to establish these sites in all regions of the state. Partners, host sites, and outreach efforts will be tailored to best meet the needs of the communities they serve.

"Vaccinating our children - and ensuring they stay up-to-date with all recommended vaccine doses - means they will have the best protection possible against COVID-19," Governor Hochul said. "That's why the best pediatricians across our nation and within our state recommend children five and older get vaccinated as soon as possible. Together with partners in communities on-the-ground, our #VaxForKids sites make getting vaccinated accessible and convenient for New York parents, guardians and families."

The State launched the #VaxForKids campaign to increase vaccination rates among New York children 5 - 11 and provide booster doses for eligible adolescents 12 - 17, furthering the Governor's commitment to making the health and well-being of children, families and school communities a top priority. To date, over 1.5 million children 5 - 17 have been vaccinated against COVID-19. As of Jan. 19, 34.5% of children 5 - 11 and 74.4% of adolescents 12 - 17 have received at least one dose and 24.2% of children 5 - 11 and 66.2% of adolescents 12 - 17 have completed their initial vaccine series.

State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett said, "Vaccines have been the backbone of pediatric care for decades. That's why it's imperative that all eligible children get vaccinated against COVID-19 and keep up with all recommended vaccine doses. Like adults, children of all ages are at risk of severe disease and need maximum protection against the virus and as new variants circulate. The vaccine is safe, effective, and free - and I urge parents and guardians to visit our #VaxForKids sites to get their children vaccinated as soon as possible."

A community-based medical professional will be available at each site to answer any questions parents and guardians may have. Operational days for each of the #VaxForKids pop-up sites are below. New sites will be announced weekly over the 6-week period. The full list of #VaxForKids sites is available here.

WESTERN NEW YORK

Niagara University
Gallagher Center - Lower Galley
5795 Lewiston Road
Niagara University, NY 14109
Open: Friday, January 21; 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech, Janssen/J&J, Moderna
To Register: 5-11 first dose here; 5-11 second dose here; 12+ here; 18+ Janssen/J&J here
Incentive: Free general admission ticket to 1/21 men's basketball game for booster recipients while supplies last
Event Partner: Niagara County Department of Health
Ages 5+

FINGER LAKES

Branchport Keuka Park Fire Department
3686 Route 54A
Branchport, NY 14418
Open: Friday, January 21; 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Janssen/J&J
To Register: 5+ here; 12+ booster dose here; third dose for eligible 5+ with immunocompromising conditions here
Ages 5+

NORTH COUNTRY

Clinton Community College
158 Clinton Point Drive
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Open: Saturday, January 22; 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/
Event Partner: Clinton County
Ages 5+

NEW YORK CITY

PS19
41-40 99th Street
Corona, NY 11368
Open: Saturday, January 22; 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: PS19 United Community Schools
Ages 5+

CAPITAL REGION

Troy Farmer's Market
4 3rd Street
Troy, NY 12180
Open: Saturday, January 22; 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Troy Farmer's Market
Ages 5+

FINGER LAKES

The Vineyard Farm and Outdoor Center for Excellence
126 Sander Street
Rochester, NY 14605
Open: Saturday, January 22; 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: The Vineyard Farms
Ages 5+

HUDSON VALLEY

Martin Luther King Multi-Purpose Center
110 Bethune Blvd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
Open: Monday, January 24; 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
To Register: https://rocklandgov.com/departments/health/coronavirus-covid-19/schedule-a-vaccine/
Event Partner: Rockland County
Ages 5+

WESTERN NEW YORK

Cuba Cultural Center
Palmer Opera House
12 W Main Street
Cuba, NY 14727
Open: Tuesday, January 25; 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech (12+) and Moderna
To Register: https://bit.ly/3zbamTW
Event Partner: Cuba Cultural Center
Ages 12+

SOUTHERN TIER

Union Endicott District Office
1100 East Main Street
Endicott, NY 13760
Open: Tuesday, January 25; 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(For members of the Union Endicott District)
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
Event Partner: Broome County
First doses for Ages 5-11; Booster Doses for Ages 12+

NEW YORK CITY

Democracy Prep Charter School
1529 Williamsbridge Road
Bronx, NY 10461
Open: Tuesday, January 25; 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Democracy Prep Schools
Ages 5+

NEW YORK CITY

Democracy Prep Charter School
240 East 123rd Street
New York, NY 10035
Open: Tuesday, January 25; 11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Democracy Prep Schools
Ages 5+

LONG ISLAND

Dix Hills Fire Department
115 East Deer Park Road
Dix Hills, NY 11746
Open: Wednesday, January 26; 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
Event Partner: Dix Hills Fire Department
Ages 5+

NEW YORK CITY

Democracy Prep Charter School
1529 Williamsbridge Road
Bronx, NY 10461
Open: Wednesday, January 26; 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Democracy Prep Schools
Ages 5+

NEW YORK CITY

Democracy Prep Charter School
240 East 123rd Street
New York, NY 10035
Open: Wednesday, January 26; 11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Democracy Prep Schools
Ages 5+

SOUTHERN TIER

BOCES Main Campus
435 Glenwood Road
Binghamton, NY 13905
Open: Wednesday, January 26; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(*For members of the BOCES Main Campus)
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
Event Partner: Broome County
First doses for Ages 5-11; Booster Doses for Ages 12+

HUDSON VALLEY

Sullivan County Public Health Services
50 Community Lane
Liberty, NY 12754
Open: Wednesday, January 26; 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
To Register: https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=D397E9B6E6CC0142E0530A6C7C1576A6
Event Partner: Sullivan County
Ages 5-11

WESTERN NEW YORK

Orleans-Niagara BOCES
Niagara Career & Technical Educational Center
3181 Saunders Settlement Road
Sanborn, NY 14132
Open: Wednesday, January 26; 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
To Register: 5+ first dose here; 5+ second dose here; 12+ booster here; Janssen/J&J single dose 18+ here
Event Partner: Niagara County Department of Health
Ages 5+

Children five and older are eligible for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. As of Jan. 7, 2022, adolescents 12 and older are eligible for a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at least five months after completing their initial vaccine series. Additionally, children 5 - 11 with certain immunocompromising conditions are now eligible for an additional dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at least 28 days after completing their initial vaccine series. Pediatric providers, parents, and guardians are encouraged to visit ny.gov/VaxForKids, ny.gov/Boosters, ny.gov/GetTheVaxFacts, or watch the Health Commissioner's new PSA here.

The COVID-19 vaccine is free and widely available statewide, including at over 2,000 locations administering the vaccine for children. All state mass vaccination sites are administering the vaccine for children five years and older, boosters for New Yorkers 12 years and older, and additional doses for immunocompromised children five years and older. In addition to the state's pop-up and mass vaccination sites, New Yorkers can visit vaccines.gov, text their ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find nearby locations. Parents and guardians can also contact their child's pediatrician, family physician, county health departments, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), rural health centers, or pharmacies that may be administering the vaccine to this age group. Make sure that the provider offers the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to make sure their child is up to date on all recommended and required vaccinations, including the flu vaccine. Please visit the Department of Health website for more information on recommended childhood and adolescent immunizations.