New Sites Will be Announced Weekly to Support State's Vaccination Goals for Children 5 Years and Older
129 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 58 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.
"Vaccination is key to protecting our children's health from COVID-19," Governor Hochul said. "The vaccine is free, doctor-approved, and hundreds of thousands of parents have already gotten their children vaccinated. Through our #VaxForKids campaign, we are building on our ongoing efforts to bring the vaccine directly to New York families across every region of the state. There's simply no wait to vaccinate.”
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 Feb. 1, 36.7% of children 5 - 11 and 75.3% of adolescents 12 - 17 have received at least one dose and 27.9% of children 5 - 11 and 67.4% of adolescents 12 - 17 have completed their initial vaccine series.
State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett said, “In partnership with community-based organizations, 58 new #VaxForKids sites are coming online this week, so getting children vaccinated is even easier for parents and guardians. Without protection from the COVID-19 vaccine, children remain at risk for severe disease and even hospitalization. We urge parents and guardians statewide to get their children fully vaccinated and boosted, when eligible. Vaccination is their best protection against the virus.”
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 third week of the program, 129 sites have been established. The full list of #VaxForKids sites is available here.
MOHAWK VALLEY
Family Counseling Center, Inc.
11 Broadway Street
Gloversville, NY 12078
Open: Wednesday, February 2; 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Family Counseling Center
Ages 5+
NORTH COUNTRY
Saranac Central School
70 Picketts Corners Road
Saranac, NY 12981
Open: Wednesday, February 2; 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To register: COVID19vaccine (clintonhealth.org)
Event Partner: Clinton County
Ages 5+
NORTH COUNTRY
Essex County Department of Health
132 Water Street
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Open: Wednesday, February 2; 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+
SOUTHERN TIER
Whitney Point Caryl E. Adams Elementary School
24 Keibel Road
Whitney Point, NY 13862
Open: Wednesday, February 2; 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
(*For members of the Whitney Point Caryl E. Adams Elementary School only)
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
Event Partner: Broome County and Whitney Point Caryl E. Adams Elementary School
Ages 5-11 Second Dose Clinic; Ages 12+ Booster
SOUTHERN TIER
Tioughnioga Riverside Academy
2887 US-11
Whitney Point, NY 13862
Open: Wednesday, February 2; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
(*For members of the Tioughnioga Riverside Academy only)
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
Event Partner: Broome County and Tioughnioga Riverside Academy
Ages 5-11 Second Dose Clinic; Ages 12+ Booster
WESTERN NEW YORK
Jamestown Community College – Carnahan Building
241 James Avenue
Jamestown, NY 14701
Open: Wednesday, February 2; 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://chqgov.com/public-health/covid-19-vaccination-clinics
Event Partner: Chautauqua County Public Health
Ages 5+; Walk-ins are welcome
WESTERN NEW YORK
Chestnut Ridge Park (Main Casino)
6121 Chestnut Ridge Road
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Open: Wednesday, February 2; 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220202 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: Wednesday, February 2; 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220202 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: Wednesday, February 2; 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220202 or call (716) 858-2929
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Elma Meadows Park
1711 Girdle Road
Elma, NY 14059
Open: Thursday, February 3; 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220203 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: Thursday, February 3; 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220203 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, February 3; 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www3.erie.gov/covid/vax-calendar/day/20220203 call (716) 858-2929
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Lockport Central School District
Charles A. Upson School
28 Harding Avenue
Lockport, NY 14094
Open: Thursday, February 3; 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech, Janssen/J&J, Moderna, Seasonal Flu
To Register: 5+ first dose here; 5+ second dose here; booster dose 12+ here; 18+ Janssen/J&J single dose here; seasonal flu here
Event Partner: Niagara County Health Department
Ages 5+
HUDSON VALLEY
Sullivan County Public Health Services
50 Community Lane
Liberty, NY 12754
Open: Thursday, February 3; 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
Event Partner: Sullivan County
Ages 12+
LONG ISLAND
Cutchogue Fire Department
206 New Suffolk Road
Cutchogue, NY 11935
Open: Thursday, February 3; 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Cutchogue Fire Department
Ages 5+
NEW YORK CITY
Thomas White Jr. Foundation
162-04 Tuskegee Airman Way
Jamaica, NY 11433
Open: Thursday, February 3; 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Thomas White Jr. Foundation
Ages 5+
LONG ISLAND
East Brentwood Fire Department
26 Fulton Street
Brentwood, NY 11717
Open: Thursday, February 3; 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: East Brentwood Fire Department
Ages 5+
NORTH COUNTRY
Clinton Community College
158 Clinton Point Drive
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Open: Thursday, February 3; 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To register: COVID19vaccine (clintonhealth.org)
Event Partner: Clinton County
Ages 5+
MOHAWK VALLEY
Fulton County Department of Health
127 East State Street
Gloversville, NY 12078
Open: Thursday, February 3; 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6Z7P0E2Q/?E_ID=3499
Event Partner: Fulton County
Ages 5+
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Port Watson Mini Conference Center
131 Port Watson Street
Cortland, NY 13045
Open: Thursday, February 3; 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Janssen/J&J
Event Partner: Cortland County and Port Watson Mini Conference Center
Ages 5+
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Oswego High School
2 Buccaneer Blvd
Oswego, NY 13126
Open: Thursday, February 3; 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
Walk-Ins welcome; To Register:
https://health.oswegocounty.com/information/2019_novel_coronavirus/covid-19_vaccine.php
Event Partner: Oswego County and Oswego High School
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Orchard Park Central Fire Station
30 School Street
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Open: Friday, February 4; 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: Clinic Schedule and Registration | Covid (erie.gov) 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, February 4; 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: Clinic Schedule and Registration | Covid (erie.gov) or call (716) 858-2929
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
FINGER LAKES
Seneca County Health Department – Health and Senior Services Building
2465 Bonadent Drive, Suite 3
Waterloo, NY 13165
Open: Friday , February 4; 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
To register:
https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=D0768E7FE4AB02EEE0530A6C7C15E0B2
Event Partner: Seneca County Health Department
Ages 5-11
HUDSON VALLEY
Hudson Valley Mall (Former Best Buy)
1300 Ulster Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401
Open: Friday, February 4: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
To register: www.vaccinateulster.com
Event Partner: Ulster County
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Buffalo Homecare, Inc. (Buffalo Office)
490 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
Open: Friday, February 4; 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: Clinic Schedule and Registration | Covid (erie.gov) or call (716) 858-2929
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
NEW YORK CITY
Thomas White Jr. Foundation
162-04 Tuskegee Airman Way
Jamaica, NY 11433
Open: Friday, February 4; 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Thomas White Jr. Foundation
Ages 5+
LONG ISLAND
Cutchogue Fire Department
206 New Suffolk Road
Cutchogue, NY 11935
Open: Friday, February 4; 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Cutchogue Fire Department
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
BPS 45-International School
141 Hoyt Street
Buffalo, NY 14213
Open: Friday, February 4; 1:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: Clinic Schedule and Registration | Covid (erie.gov) or call (716) 858-2929
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Fingerlakes Mall Event Center
1579 Clark Street
Auburn, NY 13021
Open: Friday, February 4; 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To Register: https://www.cayugacounty.us/1610/COVID-19-Immunization-Clinics
Event Partner: Cayuga County and Fingerlakes Mall
Ages 12+
FINGER LAKES
Rushville Hose Company
14 Railroad Avenue
Rushville, NY 14544
Open: Friday, February 4; 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Janssen/J&J
To Register: https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=D564F44ED6E30144E0530A6C7C15290F
Event Partner: Yates County Public Health
Ages 5+ Second Dose Clinic; Ages 12+ Booster
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Port Watson Mini Conference Center
131 Port Watson Street
Cortland, NY 13045
Open: Friday, February 4; 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Janssen/J&J
Event Partner: Cortland County and Port Watson Mini Conference Center
Ages 5+
SOUTHERN TIER
Catskill Veterans Outreach Center
56 Main Street
Stamford, NY 12167
Open: Friday, February 4; 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Janssen/J&J
Event Partner: Delaware County
Ages 5+
LONG ISLAND
East Brentwood Fire Department
26 Fulton Street
Brentwood, NY 11717
Open: Friday, February 4; 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: East Brentwood Fire Department
Ages 5+
HUDSON VALLEY
Hudson Valley Mall (Former Best Buy)
1300 Ulster Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401
Open: Saturday, February 5: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
To Register: www.vaccinateulster.com
Event Partner: Ulster County
Ages 5+
SOUTHERN TIER
Catskill Veterans Outreach Center
56 Main Street
Stamford, NY 12167
Open: Saturday, February 5; 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Janssen/J&J
Event Partner: Delaware County
Ages 5+
HUDSON VALLEY
Walkill High School
90 Robinson Drive
Walkill, NY 12589
Open: Saturday, February 5: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
To Register: www.vaccinateulster.com
Event Partner: Ulster County
Ages 5+
LONG ISLAND
East Brentwood Fire Department
26 Fulton Street
Brentwood, NY 11717
Open: Saturday, February 5; 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: East Brentwood Fire Department
Ages 5+
NEW YORK CITY
First Baptist Church
100-10 Astoria Blvd
Queens, NY 11369
Open: Saturday, February 5; 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: National Coalition of Black Churches & First Baptist Church
Ages 5+
LONG ISLAND
Hope Missionary Baptist Church
100 Lemon Street
Central Islip, NY 11722
Open: Saturday, February 5; 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: National Coalition of Black Churches & Hope Missionary Baptist Church
Ages 5+
SOUTHERN TIER
Tioga Central School District
27 5th Avenue
Tioga Center, NY 13845
Open: Saturday, February 5; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Tioga County
Ages 5+
CAPITAL REGION
Troy Farmer’s Market
4 3rd Street
Troy, NY 12180
Open: Saturday, February 5; 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Troy Farmer’s Market
Ages 5+
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Port Watson Mini Conference Center
131 Port Watson Street
Cortland, NY 13045
Open: Saturday, February 5; 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Janssen/J&J
Event Partner: Cortland County and Port Watson Mini Conference Center
Ages 5+
FINGER LAKES
The Vineyard Farm and Outdoor Center for Excellence
126 Sander Street
Rochester, NY 14605
Open: Saturday, February 5; 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: The Vineyard Farm
Ages 5+
LONG ISLAND
Cutchogue Fire Department
206 New Suffolk Road
Cutchogue, NY 11935
Open: Saturday, February 5; 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Cutchogue Fire Department
Ages 5+
LONG ISLAND
Bethel AME Church
420 North Main Street,
Freeport, NY 11520
Open: Saturday, February 5; 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Bethel AME Church
Ages 5+
LONG ISLAND
Bethel AME Zion Church
20 Simmons St.,
Copiague, NY 11701
Open: Saturday, February 5; 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: National Coalition of Black Churches & Bethel AME Zion Church
Ages 5+
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Destiny Mall USA
9090 Destiny USA Drive
Syracuse, NY 13204
Open: Saturday, February 5; 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Destiny Mall USA
Ages 5+
HUDSON VALLEY
Mt. Marion Elementary School
744 Glasco Turnpike
Saugerties, NY 12477
Open: Monday, February 7; 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
To Register: www.vaccinateulster.com
Event Partner: Ulster County
Ages 5+
Long Island
Freeport Bible Center
50 N Main Street
Freeport, NY 11520
Open: Sunday, February 6; 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
Event Partner: Freeport Bible Center
Ages 5+
NORTH COUNTRY
Essex County Department of Health
132 Water Street
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Open: Monday, February 7; 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+
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Oswego County Health Department
70 Bunner Street
Oswego, NY 13126
Open: Tuesday, February 8, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
To Register: https://health.oswegocounty.com/information/2019_novel_coronavirus/covid-19_vaccine.php
Event Partner: Oswego County
Ages 5-11
NORTH COUNTRY
Essex County Department of Health
132 Water Street
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Open: Wednesday, February 9; 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+
MOHAWK VALLEY
Family Counseling Center, Inc.
11 Broadway Street
Gloversville, NY 12078
Open: Wednesday, February 9; 11:00am – 6:00pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Family Counseling Center
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino – Event Center
310 4th Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Open: Wednesday, February 9; 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech, Janssen/J&J, Moderna, Seasonal Flu
To Register: 5+ first dose here; 5+ second dose here; booster dose here; 18+ Janssen/J&J single dose here; seasonal flu here
Event Partner: Niagara County Health Department
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Allegany County Department of Health - County Office Building
7 Court Street
Belmont, NY 14813
Open: Wednesday, February 9; 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech, 2nd dose only
Registration Links: 5+ second dose here; 12+ second dose here
Event Partner: Allegany County
Ages 5+
HUDSON VALLEY
Sullivan County Public Health Services
50 Community Lane
Liberty, NY 12754
Open: Wednesday, February 9; 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
Event Partner: Sullivan County
Ages 12+
NORTH COUNTRY
Peru Central School
17 School Street
Peru, NY 12972
Open: Wednesday, February 9; 3:30 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.