New York State announced earlier today that starting Tuesday, April 6 at 8 a.m., all New Yorkers age 16+ will be eligible to schedule and receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Parents who would like their children to receive the COVID-19 vaccine should visit the following website to view and schedule appointments: https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov.
It is important to note only the Pfizer vaccine is approved for 16 and 17 year old individuals.
APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. You can also call the New York State COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829).
Once you have successfully scheduled an appointment, you will receive a confirmation email that contains a barcode. You will need to bring this to your appointment.