
Latest Updates on Vaccine Eligibility
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According to New York State Department of Health, all individuals 12 years of age and older who reside in the United States are eligible to receive the vaccine, for free. While the vaccination process is underway, residents should continue to follow prevailing public health guidelines.
FDA fact sheets for recipients and caregivers on each vaccine are available here:
If you need transportation to a vaccine appointment:
COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available at pharmacies, local health departments, clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and other locations across the state. Find appointments near you or contact your local pharmacy or provider.
Schedule an appointment directly at a New York State-run sites
Walk-in Appointments
On April 27, Governor Cuomo announced that from April 29, all state mass vaccination sites are open for walk-in appointments, a continuation of efforts to make it easier for New Yorkers to get vaccinated. Additionally, all vaccine providers are encouraged to allow walk-in appointments and eliminate other barriers for vaccinations for eligible New Yorkers.
More Help with Scheduling Vaccine Appointments
Bronx Rising Initiative, a nonprofit launched in 2020, has launched a homebound vaccine initiative to help inoculate Bronx seniors where they live, in partnership with local community organizations which are already serving homebound seniors. Residents can sign-up at: Get Vaccinated
COVID-19 Testing Sites
For a full list of COVID-19 testing sites, text “COVID TEST” to 855-48 or go online
Win Free Tickets to Baseball Games by Getting Vaccinated at the City’s Ballparks
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