Governor Hochul Announces 29 New #VaxForKids Sites
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced 29 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.
“New York State ranks first among large states in fully vaccinated adolescents, thanks in part to our #VaxForKids program that brings the vaccine directly to communities, with over 222 sites established to date, » Governor Hochul said. « The vaccine is doctor-approved and our best tool to keep our families and communities safe from COVID-19. Parents and guardians, please talk to your child’s pediatrician or health care provider about getting your child vaccinated if you haven’t already. »
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. The State Department of Health is working with localities, community-based organizations, and healthcare centers 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.
New York State continues to lead the way on vaccination. According to data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control, the State ranks first among large states in fully vaccinated adults (18 and over) and adolescents (12-17 years old). To date, over 1.6 million children 5 – 17 have been vaccinated against COVID-19. As of Feb. 15, 39.6% of children 5 – 11 and 80.8% of adolescents 12 – 17 have received at least one dose and 31.7% of children 5 – 11 and 70.7% of adolescents 12 – 17 have completed their initial vaccine series.
State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett said, « In partnership with trusted organizations on the ground we are launching 29 new #VaxForKids pop-ups this week. These sites are conveniently located at schools, houses of worship, and community centers to make getting vaccinated accessible for New York families. I urge all parents and guardians to ensure their children five and older get vaccinated, complete their vaccine series, and get boosted when eligible – this is how we will protect our children against COVID-19 and its variants.”
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. Far surpassing the state’s goal, already, 222 sites have been established in five weeks. The full list of #VaxForKids sites is available here.
WESTERN NEW YORK
Chestnut Ridge Park
6121 Chestnut Ridge Road
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Open: Thursday, February 17; 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To register: www.erie.gov/vax
Event Partner: Erie County Health Department
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Mount St. Mary’s Hospital – Education Room
5300 Military Road
Lewiston, NY 14092
Open: Thursday, February 17; 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech, Janssen/J&J, Moderna, Seasonal Flu
To Register: 5+ first dose here; 5+ second dose here; 18+ Moderna first dose here; 18+ Moderna second dose here; 12+ booster dose here; seasonal flu here
Event Partner: Niagara County Health Department
Ages 5+
MOHAWK VALLEY
Fulton County Department of Health
127 East State Street
Gloversville, NY 12078
Open: Thursday, February 17; 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+
NEW YORK CITY
Thomas White Jr. Foundation
162-04 Tuskegee Airman Way
Jamaica, NY 11433
Open: Thursday, February 17; 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Thomas White Jr. Foundation
Ages 5+
NORTH COUNTRY
Clinton County Health Department
133 Margaret Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Open: Thursday, February 17; 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
To register: http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine
Event Partner: Clinton County
Ages 5+
NEW YORK CITY
Thomas White Jr. Foundation
162-04 Tuskegee Airman Way
Jamaica, NY 11433
Open: Friday, February 18; 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Thomas White Jr. Foundation
Ages 5+
FINGER LAKES
Rushville Hose Company
14 Railroad Avenue
Rushville, NY 14544
Open: Friday, February 18; 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?DateID=D6947D6F13EA022CE0530A6C7C163F58
Event Partner: Yates County Public Health and the Rushville Hose Company
Ages 5+ Second Dose Clinic; Ages 12+ Booster
WESTERN NEW YORK
SUNY Fredonia – Steele Hall Pool/Natatorium Lobby
280 Central Avenue
Fredonia, NY 14063
Open: Friday, February 18; 3:00 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 Department of Health
Ages 5+
SOUTHERN TIER
Windsor Central School District
1191 NY-79
Windsor, NY 13865
Open: Friday, February 18; 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
Event Partner: Broome County and Windsor Central School District
Ages 5+; Ages 12+ Booster
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Southern Cayuga Central School District
2384 State Route 34B
Aurora, NY 13026
Open: Friday, February 18; 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech (First, Second and Booster) and Moderna (Booster)
To Register:https://www.cayugacounty.us/1610/COVID-19-Immunization-Clinics
Event Partner: Cayuga County and Southern Cayuga Central School District
Ages 5+
HUDSON VALLEY
Mt. Hope AME Zion Church
65 Lake Street,
White Plains, NY 10604
Open: Friday, February 18; 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: National Coalition of Black Churches and Mt Hope AME Zion
Ages 5+
LONG ISLAND
Dix Hills Fire District
115 Deer Park Road
Dix Hills, NY 11746
Open: Friday, February 18; 2:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Dix Hills Fire Department
Ages 5+
NEW YORK CITY
Arab-American Family Support Center
6206 6th Avenue (between 62nd and 63rd)
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Open: Friday, February 18; 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Beit El-Maqdis Islamic Center Arab – American Family Support Center
Ages 5+
NEW YORK CITY
Tracey Towers
41 West Moshulu Pkwy S,
Bronx, NY 10468
Open: Saturday, February 19; 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Tracey Towers
Ages 5+
FINGER LAKES
The Vineyard Farm and Outdoor Center for Excellence
126 Sander Street
Rochester, NY 14605
Open: Saturday, February 19; 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: The Vineyard Farm
Ages 5+
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Oswego Elks Lodge
132 West 5th Street
Oswego, NY 13126
Open: Saturday, February 19, 10:00am – 1:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
To Register:https://health.oswegocounty.com/information/2019_novel_coronavirus/covid-19_vaccine.php
Event Partner: Oswego County and Oswego Elks Lodge
Ages 5+
HUDSON VALLEY
Mt. Hope AME Zion Church
65 Lake Street,
White Plains, NY 10604
Open: Saturday, February 19; 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: National Coalition of Black Churches and Mt Hope AME Zion
Ages 5+
LONG ISLAND
Perfecting Faith Church
311 N Main Street
Freeport, NY 11520
Open: Saturday, February 19; 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Perfecting Faith Church
Ages 5+
NEW YORK CITY
Christ Fellowship Baptist Church
11 Sumpter Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11233
Open: Saturday, February 19; 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Christ Fellowship Baptist Church
Ages 5+
NEW YORK CITY
Evangelical Crusade Christian Church
557 East 31st Street
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Open: Sunday, February 20; 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: Evangelical Crusade Christian Church
Ages 5+
WESTERN NEW YORK
St. Mark’s Open Door Baptist Church
2901 Highland Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Open: Sunday, February 20; 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event Partner: St. Mark’s Open Door Baptist Church
Ages 5+
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Fingerlakes Mall Event Center
1579 Clark Street
Auburn, NY 13021
Open: Monday, February 21; 1:00pm – 3:00 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+
WESTERN NEW YORK
Allegany County Department of Health – County Office Building
7 Court Street
Belmont, NY 14813
Open: Tuesday, February 22; 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech, Janssen/J&J, Moderna
To Register: 5+ second dose here; 12+ second dose here; 12+ booster here; 18+ Moderna booster here; 18+ Janssen/J&J booster here or call 585-268-9250.
Event Partner: Allegany County Department of Health
Ages 5+ Second Dose Clinic; Ages 12+ Booster
WESTERN NEW YORK
Palmer Opera House
12 W Main Street
Cuba, NY 14727
Open: Tuesday, February 22; 12:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Janssen/J&J
To Register: 12+ booster here
Event Partner: The Cuba Cultural Center and Palmer Opera House
Ages 5+ Second Dose; Ages 12+ Booster
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Oswego County Health Department
70 Bunner Street
Oswego, NY 13126
Open: Tuesday, February 22, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
Registration required:https://health.oswegocounty.com/information/2019_novel_coronavirus/covid-19_vaccine.php
Event Partner: Oswego County
Ages 5-11
HUDSON VALLEY
Yeager Health Complex, Building A
50 Sanitorium Rd
Pomona, NY 10970
Open: Tuesday, February 22; 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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
Allegany County Department of Health – County Office Building
7 Court Street
Belmont, NY 14813
Open: Wednesday, February 23; 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech
To Register: https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=D659591AA88701F2E0530A6C7C16B386 or call 585-268-9250
Event Partner: Allegany County Department of Health
Ages 12+ Booster
LONG ISLAND
Zion Cathedral
312 Grand Avenue
Freeport, NY 11520
Open: Wednesday, February 23; 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Event partner: National Coalition of Black Churches and Zion Cathedral
Ages 5+
NORTH COUNTRY
Essex County Department of Health
132 Water Street
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Open: Wednesday, February 23; 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Janssen/J&J
To Register: https://www.co.essex.ny.us/Health/covid-vax-appointments/
Event Partner: Essex 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 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.