Governor Hochul Announces 18 New #VaxtoSchool Sites

216 Sites Established to Date, Including 8 Sites For Children Ages 5+

School-Aged New Yorkers and Families Urged to Get Fully Vaccinated For Winter as State Monitors For Omicron Variant

New Sites Announced Weekly Over the 12-Week Period to Increase Vaccination Rates Among School-Aged New Yorkers

Full List of Sites Updated Weekly Here

#VaxtoSchool Bus Images Available Here

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced 18 new #VaxtoSchool pop-up vaccination sites—including eight sites open to children five years and older—to increase vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers. Governor Hochul and the State's Department of Health urge all eligible New Yorkers, including and especially young New Yorkers, to get fully vaccinated for winter and as the State monitors for the Omicron variant.

"Parents and guardians, your child's greatest defense against COVID-19 is the vaccine," Governor Hochul said. "The best tool we have to keep our kids, families, and schools safe is ensuring New York's students are fully vaccinated. As families gather this holiday season, I encourage parents to take advantage of our #VaxtoSchool sites and get their children vaccinated. It is easy, accessible, and convenient - so do not wait."

Building on the State's commitment to making the health and well-being of students, teachers, and families a top priority, on September 21, Governor Hochul announced a total of 120 sites will take place over a 12-week period statewide. To date, 216 sites have been established — far surpassing this goal. The Department of Health continues to work with local county health departments, community-based organizations, and healthcare centers to provide logistical support to establish these sites in all regions of the state. Partners, host sites, and outreach efforts are tailored to the communities they are built to serve. New locations are established on a rolling basis in partnership with localities.

A community-based medical professional will be available at each site to answer any questions parents and guardians of school-aged New Yorkers may have. As yet another tool to promote the vaccine, #VaxtoSchool buses — mobile vaccination efforts — continue to support these efforts statewide.

Operational days for each of the #VaxtoSchool pop-up vaccination sites for school-aged New Yorkers are below. The full list of #VaxtoSchool sites is available here and are updated weekly over the 12-week period to include new sites when they are announced.

SOUTHERN TIER
Broome Tioga BOCES East Learning Center* (*For members of Broome-Tioga BOCES East Learning Center)
164 Hawley Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
Open: Wednesday, December 1; 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
Event Partner: Broome County
Ages 5+

CENTRAL NEW YORK
Sandy Creek Central School
124 Salisbury Street
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
Open: Wednesday, December 1; 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
Event Partner: ConnextCare
Incentive: Amazon Gift Cards
Ages 12+

LONG ISLAND
New Hyde Park Fire Department Community Vax to School
15555 Jericho Turnpike
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Open: Wednesday, December 1; 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Janssen/J&J
Event Partner: Commissioner Reid Sakowich New Hyde Park Fire Department
Ages 12+

LONG ISLAND
New Hyde Park Fire Department Community Vax to School
15555 Jericho Turnpike
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Open: Thursday, December 2; 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Janssen/J&J
Event Partner: Commissioner Reid Sakowich New Hyde Park Fire Department
Ages 12+

MOHAWK VALLEY
The Arc Lexington Gymnasium
127 E. State Street
Bishop Burke Building
Gloversville, NY 12078
Open: Thursday, December 2; 10:00am-6:00pm
Registration: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6z7p0e2q/?e_id=3467 or call 518-886-8251
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech (5+) and Moderna
Event Partner: Fulton County and Adirondack Health & Wellness
Incentives: Amazon or Stewart's Gift card for individuals 12-17 years-old
Ages 5+

LONG ISLAND
New Hyde Park Fire Department Community Vax to School
15555 Jericho Turnpike
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Open: Friday, December 3; 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Janssen/J&J
Event Partner: Commissioner Reid Sakowich New Hyde Park Fire Department
Ages 12+

CENTRAL NEW YORK
Mexico High School
3338 Main Street
Mexico, NY 13114
Open: Friday, December 3; 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
Event Partner: ConnextCare
Incentive: Amazon Gift Cards
Ages 12+

CENTRAL NEW YORK
Pulaski Junior/Senior High School
4624 Salina Street
Pulaski, NY 13142
Open: Friday, December 3; 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
Event Partner: ConnextCare
Incentive: Amazon Gift Cards
Ages 12+

SOUTHERN TIER
Johnson City High School* (*For members of Johnson City High School)
666 Reynolds Rd
Johnson City, NY 13790
Open: Friday, December 3; 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
Event Partner: Broome County
Ages 5+

NORTH COUNTRY
St. Lawrence University
Leithead Fieldhouse
100 Park Street
Canton, NY 13617
Open: Saturday, December 4; 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
Event Partner: St. Lawrence University, St. Lawrence County
Ages 5+

LONG ISLAND
New Hyde Park Fire Department Community Vax to School
15555 Jericho Turnpike
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Open: Saturday, December 4; 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Janssen/J&J
Event Partner: Commissioner Reid Sakowich New Hyde Park Fire Department
Ages 12+

FINGER LAKES
The Vineyard Farm and Outdoor Center for Excellence
126 Sander Street
Rochester, NY 14605
Open: Saturday, December 4; 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Janssen/J&J
Event Partner: The Vineyard Farm and Outdoor Center for Excellence
Incentive: Amazon Gift Cards
Ages 12+

SOUTHERN TIER
Bradford Central School District
2820 NY-226
Bradford, NY 14815
Open: Saturday, December 4; 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Janssen/J&J
Event Partner: Schuyler County
Incentive: Tops and Amazon Gift Cards
Ages 5+

SOUTHERN TIER
Odessa - Montour Central School District
300 College Avenue
Odessa, NY 14869
Open: Saturday, December 4; 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Janssen/J&J
Event Partner: Schuyler County
Incentive: Tops and Amazon Gift Cards
Ages 5+

MID-HUDSON
Greater Centennial AME Zion Church
312 S. 8th Avenue
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Open: Saturday, December 4; 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Janssen/J&J
Event Partner: National Association of Black Churches
Ages 12+

NEW YORK CITY
Christ Fellowship Baptist Church
11 Sumpter Street
Brooklyn NY, 11233
Open: Saturday, December 4; 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Janssen/J&J
Event Partner: National Association of Black Churches
Ages 12+

SOUTHERN TIER
Watkins Glen Central School District
303 12th Street
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Open: Sunday, December 5; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Janssen/J&J
Event Partner: Schuyler County
Incentive: Tops and Amazon Gift Cards
Ages 5+

NORTH COUNTRY
Essex County Department of Health
132 Water Street
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Open: Monday, December 6; 9:00am-12:00pm & 12:30pm-3:00pm
Registration: https://www.co.essex.ny.us/Health/make-an-appointment/ or call 518-873-3500
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech (5+), Moderna, Janssen/J&J
Event Partner: Essex County
Incentives: Amazon Gift Cards for 12-17 year-olds
Ages 5+

Children can receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, which is available under Emergency Use Authorization for children ages 5 to 15 and is fully approved for those age 16 and older. The other COVID-19 vaccines are not yet authorized or approved for this age group. If you are a parent or guardian of a school-aged New Yorker, you can also visit vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find a vaccine location closest to you. Make sure that the provider offers the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine and school-aged children, New Yorkers can visit our dedicated website ny.gov/vaxtoschool or follow @VaccinateNY on Instagram.

Unless noted, the State's #VaxtoSchool pop-up sites are currently focused on vaccinating 12 - 17-year-olds. New Yorkers looking to schedule vaccine appointments for 5-11-year-old children are encouraged to 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 for this age group. Parents and guardians can visit ny.gov/VaxforKids, vaccines.gov, text their ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find nearby locations. The list of mass vaccination sites administering the vaccine for 5-11-year-olds is available here.

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.