New Sites Will be Announced Weekly to Support State's Vaccination Goals for Children 5 Years and Older
76 Sites Established to Date; Program Will Run Over a 6-Week Period; Full List of Sites Updated Weekly Here
Parents and Guardians can Learn More at ny.gov/vaxforkids; Includes Resources for Organizations Hosting #VaxForKids Events
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced 45 new #VaxForKids pop-up vaccination sites to increase vaccination rates among children and adolescents. 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, including the booster. 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.
“The best way to keep our children safe is to make sure they’re vaccinated,” said Governor Hochul. “If you’re a parent that has hesitated to get your child vaccinated, now is the time. More than 1.5 million children are already vaccinated in New York State, which has been a critical tool for keeping our schools open, so sign your children who are 5 years or older up for their shot today.”
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. 24, 35.5% of children 5 - 11 and 74.8% of adolescents 12 - 17 have received at least one dose and 25.9% of children 5 - 11 and 66.7% of adolescents 12 - 17 have completed their initial vaccine series.
State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett said, "I join the pediatricians around our state and across our nation in urging parents and guardians to get children vaccinated against COVID-19. The vaccine is safe, effective, and free – and it will protect children from severe disease and even hospitalization that can be caused by the virus. Visit a #VaxForKids site—coming to libraries, schools, farmer’s markets, and more—or any of the 2,000 sites offering the vaccine for children statewide. You can make sure your child has the best possible protection against COVID-19.”
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. In only the second week of the program, 76 sites have been established. The full list of #VaxForKids sites is available here.
HUDSON VALLEY
Sullivan County Public Health Services
50 Community Lane
Liberty, NY 12754
Open: Thursday, January 27; 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
To Register: https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=D4B400B130990164E0530A6C7C155DC4
To Call: 845-292-5910
Event Partner: Sullivan County
Ages 12+
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Truxton Academy Charter School
6337 Academy Street
Truxton, NY 13158
Open: Thursday, January 27; 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Janssen/J&J
Event Partner: Cortland County and Truxton Academy Charter School
Ages 5+
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Paul V. Moore High School
44 School Drive
Central Square, NY 13036
Open: Thursday, January 27; 3:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
Walk-Ins welcome; To Register:
https://health.oswegocounty.com/information/2019_novel_coronavirus/covid-19_vaccine.php
Partner: Oswego County and Paul V. Moore High School
Ages 5+
NORTH COUNTRY
Clinton Community College
158 Clinton Point Drive
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Open: Thursday, January 27; 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To register: COVID19vaccine (clintonhealth.org)
Event Partner: Clinton County
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Elma Meadows Park
1711 Girdle Road
Elma, NY 14059
Open: Thursday, January 27; 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220127 or call (716) 858-2929
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Buffalo Homecare, Inc. (Buffalo Office)
490 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
Open: Thursday, January 27; 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220127 or call (716) 858-2929
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
NEW YORK CITY
Democracy Prep
3872 3rd Avenue
Bronx, NY 10457
Open: Thursday, January 27; 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Democracy Prep Schools
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Buffalo Homecare, Inc. (East Amherst Office)
5847 Transit Road
East Amherst, NY 14051
Open: Thursday, January 27; 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220127 or call (716) 858-2929
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
MOHAWK VALLEY
Family Counseling Center, Inc.
11 Broadway Street
Gloversville, NY 12078
Open: Thursday, January 27; 11:00am – 7:00pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Family Counseling Center
Ages 5+
NEW YORK CITY
Democracy Prep
3872 3rd Avenue
Bronx, NY 10457
Open: Friday, January 28; 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Democracy Prep Schools
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Orchard Park Central Fire Station
30 School Street
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Open: Friday, January 28; 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220128 or call (716) 858-2929
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Buffalo Homecare, Inc. (Buffalo Office)
490 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
Open: Friday, January 28; 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220128 or call (716) 858-2929
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Buffalo Homecare, Inc. (East Amherst Office)
5847 Transit Road
East Amherst, NY 14051
Open: Friday, January 28; 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220128 or call (716) 858-2929
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Truxton Academy Charter School
6337 Academy Street
Truxton, NY 13158
Open: Friday, January 28; 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Janssen/J&J
Event Partner: Cortland County and Truxton Academy Charter School
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Allegany County Office Building
7 Court Street
Belmont, NY 14813
Open: Friday, January 28; 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech, Janssen/J&J, Moderna
To Register: 12+ booster here; 18+ Moderna booster here, Janssen/J&J Booster here
Event Partner: Allegany County Department of Health
12+ booster
FINGER LAKES
Rushville Hose Company
14 Railroad Avenue
Rushville, NY 14544
Open: Friday, January 28; 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech, Janssen/J&J
To Register: 5+ first dose here; 5+ second dose; 12+ booster; third dose for immunocompromised 5+ here; location link here
Event Partners: Yates County Public Health and the Rushville Hose Company
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
SUNY Fredonia, Steele Hall Building
280 Central Avenue, Track and Field Facility
Fredonia, NY 14063
Open: Friday, January 28; 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics | Chautauqua County, NY (chqgov.com); Walk-ins welcome
Event Partner: Chautauqua County Public Health
Ages 5+
SOUTHERN TIER
Sidney Elks Lodge
104 River Street
Sidney, NY 13838
Open: Friday, January 28; 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Janssen/J&J
To register: http://delawarecountypublichealth.com/3113-2/
Event Partner: Delaware County
Ages 5+
NEW YORK CITY
Challenge Charter School
1520 Central Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Open: Saturday, January 29; 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
Event Partner: Challenge Charter School
Ages 5+
LONG ISLAND
Perfecting Faith
311 N. Main Street
Freeport, NY 11520
Open: Saturday, January 29; 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: National Coalition of Black Churches & Perfecting Faith Church
Ages 5+
LONG ISLAND
Bethel AME
420 North Main Street
Freeport, NY 11520
Open: Saturday, January 29; 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Bethel AME
Ages 5+
SOUTHERN TIER
Sidney Elks Lodge
104 River Street
Sidney, NY 13838
Open: Saturday, January 29; 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Janssen/J&J
To register: http://delawarecountypublichealth.com/3113-2/
Event Partner: Delaware County
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Buffalo Homecare, Inc. (Buffalo Office)
490 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
Open: Saturday, January 29; 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220129 or call (716) 858-2929
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Buffalo Homecare, Inc. (East Amherst Office)
5847 Transit Road
ast Amherst, NY 14051
Open: Saturday, January 29; 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220129 or call (716) 858-2929
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
2655 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14218
Open: Saturday, January 29; 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech First Dose (5+)
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220129 or call (716) 858-2929
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Southside Elementary School
430 Southside Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14210
Open: Saturday, January 29; 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220129 or call (716) 858-2929
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
FINGER LAKES
The Vineyard Farm and Outdoor Center for Excellence
126 Sander Street
Rochester, NY 14605
Open: Saturday, January 29; 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer and Moderna
Event Partner: The Vineyard Farms
Ages 5+
HUDSON VALLEY
Yonkers Public Library
1500 Central Park Ave,
Yonkers, NY 10710
Open: Saturday, January 29; 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Yonkers Public Library
Ages 5+
CAPITAL REGION
Troy Farmer’s Market
4th 3rd Street
Troy, NY 12180
Open: Saturday, January 29; 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Troy Farmer’s Market
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Niagara Falls City School District
Niagara Street School
2513 Niagara Street,
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Open: Saturday, January 29; 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech, Janssen/J&J, Moderna
To Register: 5+ first dose here; 5+ second dose here; 12+ booster dose here; Janssen/J&J 18+ here; 5+ seasonal flu shot here
Event Partner: Niagara County Department of Health
Ages 5+
CENTRAL NEW YORK
H. Douglas Barclay Courthouse
1 Broad Street
Pulaski, NY 13142
Open: Saturday, January 29; 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
To Register:
https://health.oswegocounty.com/information/2019_novel_coronavirus/covid-19_vaccine.php; walk-ins welcoe
Event Partner: Oswego County
Ages 5+
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Truxton Academy Charter School
6337 Academy Street
Truxton, NY 13158
Open: Saturday, January 29; 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Janssen/J&J
Event Partner: Cortland County and Truxton Academy Charter School
Ages 5+
LONG ISLAND
Bethel AME
420 North Main Street
Freeport, NY 11520
Open: Sunday, January 30; 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Bethel AME
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Buffalo Homecare, Inc. (Buffalo Office)
490 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
Open: Sunday, January 30; 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220130 or call (716) 858-2929
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Buffalo Homecare, Inc. (East Amherst Office)
5847 Transit Road
East Amherst, NY 14051
Open: Sunday, January 30; 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220130 or call (716) 858-2929
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Amherst Adult Day Services
370 John James Audubon Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14228
Open: Monday, January 31; 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220131 or call (716) 858-2929
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Buffalo Homecare, Inc. (Buffalo Office)
490 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
Open: Monday, January 31; 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220131 or call (716) 858-2929
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Buffalo Homecare, Inc. (East Amherst Office)
5847 Transit Road
East Amherst, NY 14051
Open: Monday, January 31; 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220131 or call (716) 858-2929
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
ECC South
4041 Southwestern Boulevard (Building 7-Old DMV)
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Open: Monday, January 31; 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220131 or call (716) 858-2929
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
CENTRAL NEW YORK
G. Ray Bodley High School
46 William Gillard Drive
Fulton, NY 13069
Open: Monday, January 31; 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
To Register:
https://health.oswegocounty.com/information/2019_novel_coronavirus/covid-19_vaccine.php; walk-ins welcome
Partner: Oswego County and G. Ray Bodley High School
Ages 5+
NORTH COUNTRY
Essex County Department of Health
132 Water Street
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Open: Monday, January 31; 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Janssen/J&J
To Register: https://www.co.essex.ny.us/Health/make-an-appointment/
Event Partner: Essex County
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Lewiston-Porter Central School District
Community Resource Center / District Office
4061 Creek Road
Youngstown, NY 14174
Open: Monday, January 31; 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech, Janssen/J&J, Moderna
To Register: 5+ first dose here; 5+ second dose here; 12+ booster dose here; Janssen/J&J 18+ here
Event Partner: Niagara County Department of Health
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
The Palmer Opera House
12 W Main Street
Cuba, NY 14727
Open: Tuesday, February 1; 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
Event Partner: Cuba Cultural Center and The Palmer Opera House
Ages 5+
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Oswego County Health Department
70 Bunner Street
Oswego, NY 13126
Open: Tuesday, February 1, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
To Register:
https://health.oswegocounty.com/information/2019_novel_coronavirus/covid-19_vaccine.php
Partner: Oswego County
Ages 5-11
HUDSON VALLEY
Orange County Department of Health
18 Seward Avenue
Middletown, NY 10940
Open: Tuesday, February 1; 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
Event Partner: Orange County
Ages 5+
NORTH COUNTRY
Northeastern Clinton Central School
103 State Route 276
Champlain, NY 12919
Open: Tuesday, February 1; 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To register: COVID19vaccine (clintonhealth.org)
Event Partner: Clinton County
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.