It has never been easier to get a COVID-19 vaccination in NYC. People 12 and older are eligible for the vaccine. Learn about the benefits of vaccination.
With the rapid spread of the delta variant of the virus, it has never been more important to get vaccinated. The delta variant is more contagious, more likely to cause severe illness, more likely to reinfect someone who already had COVID-19 and more likely to infect young people.
To find a vaccination site near you, use the City’s Vaccine Finder (not accessible with Internet Explorer).
You can also call 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692) to schedule an appointment at certain sites.
Review what you need to know before going to your vaccination appointment.
Vaccines are available at no cost to you and regardless of immigration status.
Learn more about these new requirements.
People who who are moderately to severely immunocompromised (meaning they have a weakened immune system) are now eligible for a third dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
Third doses will be available at City-run sites starting on Monday, August 16.
Vaccines are a critical tool in protecting you and your community from severe COVID-19 illness, hospitalization and death. They are proven safe and are now protecting millions of vaccinated New Yorkers from COVID-19.
After you are fully vaccinated (two weeks after your single-dose vaccine or second dose of a two-dose vaccine), you are much less likely to become sick or spread the virus that causes COVID-19.
Even after you are vaccinated, you should still wash your hands regularly and stay home if you are sick or test positive for COVID-19.
If you have a condition or are taking medicines that weaken your immune system, you may not be protected even if you are fully vaccinated. You should continue to take all precautions recommended for unvaccinated people until advised otherwise by your health care provider.
Learn more about the benefits of vaccination:
At the vaccination site, you will receive a card with your name, date of birth, the vaccine you received, and the place and date you received it. Keep it in a safe place and make a photocopy or take a picture just in case you lose it.
If you got the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, bring the card with you when you go for your second shot.
If you would like proof of vaccination other than your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card:
City residents 65 and older can get free transportation to and from a vaccination appointment. This service is also available for those with disabilities who have no other way to get to a vaccination site.
To schedule free transport by either ambulette or taxi (including wheelchair accessible vehicles), call 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692). If you are younger than 18, you must have your parent or guardian call to book the trip on your behalf.
You can also sign up online for an in-home vaccination or by calling 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692). Anyone 12 and older is eligible for in-home vaccination.
The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require two doses. You should schedule your second dose 21 days (Pfizer) or 28 days (Moderna) after the first dose. If you are unable to do so, get your second dose within 42 days after the first dose. Be sure to get the second dose no matter how much time has passed.
The Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine does not require a second dose.
The below resources have more information about your vaccine, including what to do if you feel side effects:
The Health Department will ensure there is fair and equitable access to a vaccine. Our plans account for health inequities and disparities faced by underserved communities (PDF). We will make sure the communities hit hardest by the pandemic have access to the vaccine.
Note: All Health Department websites are designed to be accessible for people with disabilities.
People with disabilities can get help making a vaccination appointment at an accessible site, traveling to their appointment and getting their shot. This kind of help is called a reasonable accommodation.
You can get a reasonable accommodation if you have difficulty with:
Though not a complete list, some common examples of a reasonable accommodation are: a wheelchair provided on arrival, ASL interpretation or tactile interpretation, a quiet space if loud spaces are overwhelming, and verbal or physical guidance to navigate the vaccination site.
You can request a reasonable accommodation when you schedule your vaccination, either through the City’s online appointment scheduler or by calling 855-491-2667. You can also ask for a reasonable accommodation from staff at a City-run vaccination site, or email hubaccess@health.nyc.gov for more information.
Residents can also sign up for an in-home vaccination online or by calling 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692). Learn more about in-home vaccination.
For more information, see: