<p>Safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are now available in New York City to help us end the COVID-19 pandemic. They are easily available to most New Yorkers and all vaccinations are free.</p><p>It has never been easier to get a COVID-19 vaccination in NYC. Children 12-17 years old are eligible for the vaccine. Those who are fully vaccinated can more safely gather with friends and enjoy other <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fsite%2Fdoh%2Fcovid%2Fcovid-19-vaccines.page%23bens&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C9c30a2eaf76e4971ec2b08d964113270%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637650849402243351%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=aIcFKO4K1i5HxyA9skXI4%2F%2BBDlJtAdeyeNAvnHNJhQY%3D&reserved=0">benefits of vaccination</a>, so get your shot today.</p><p>Some schools have walk-in vaccination sites - dates and locations can be found on the <a href="https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/coronavirus-update">DOE’s website.</a></p><p>Check out this <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fassets%2Fdoh%2Fdownloads%2Fpdf%2Fcovid%2Fcovid-19-vaccine-youth-sites-flyer.pdfently%2520Asked%2520Questions%2520About%2520COVID-19%2520Vaccines%2520for%2520Families%2520and%2520Educators&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C9c30a2eaf76e4971ec2b08d964113270%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637650849402253344%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=3fOVkyh9PlSUwtmHbhZuoItyTETMaZ3GeUT5yYUYXto%3D&reserved=0">Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 Vaccines for Families and Educators</a> for more information.</p><p>Also, share the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Back to School Youth Vaccination Information videos in multiple languages here: <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fc%2FNYCHealth%2Fvideos&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C9c30a2eaf76e4971ec2b08d964113270%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637650849402253344%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=3Hjdf1Kpek31dhUFuufUgkSi6KReXtjLAaqMgmb0VaQ%3D&reserved=0">https://www.youtube.com/c/NYCHealth/videos</a></p><p>To find a vaccination site near you, including those that take appointments, use the City's <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvaccinefinder.nyc.gov%2F&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C9c30a2eaf76e4971ec2b08d964113270%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637650849402263342%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=rRdsWy2qPwxUgPEug1o5ryW44jKVXsvB5wExIL4vh0c%3D&reserved=0">Vaccine Finder</a> (not accessible with Internet Explorer). Note, people who are 12 to 17 years old can only receive the Pfizer vaccine.</p><p><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fsite%2Fdoh%2Fcovid%2Fcovid-19-vaccine-eligibility.page&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C9c30a2eaf76e4971ec2b08d964113270%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637650849402633129%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=KHmsqDG%2F517M1NvRXNcTZXtii28IsUOeNuYq%2BRgFey8%3D&reserved=0">Learn more about which groups are eligible for vaccination covered by the State's latest guidance.</a></p><p>Individuals 12+ are able to book vaccine appointments at many locations throughout the city using the <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnyc.gov%2Fvaccinelocations&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C9c30a2eaf76e4971ec2b08d964113270%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637650849402643122%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=mib7zmh7F6gidlbhQiMVV2xWF1FzgUjF4RVa8MUG%2FM8%3D&reserved=0">NYC Vaccine Finder</a> or by calling 1-877-VAX-4NYC. Check back here for additional updates or text COVID to 692-692 to receive real-time updates on vaccine distribution.</p><ul><li><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fsite%2Fcoronavirus%2Fvaccines%2Fcovid-19-vaccines.page%23homebound&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C9c30a2eaf76e4971ec2b08d964113270%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637650849402643122%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=08lZgttrS1es42G%2B4290Pv0lvW1wNUiy1EYBKOd3ibY%3D&reserved=0">Vaccinations at home</a></li><li><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fsite%2Fcoronavirus%2Fvaccines%2Fcovid-19-vaccines.page%23walk-up-sites&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C9c30a2eaf76e4971ec2b08d964113270%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637650849402653120%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=5FDuuCEyAkJCZoupw2kjKK0qSY%2B%2B4%2FDqVCGSKuxBsbA%3D&reserved=0">Walk-up vaccination sites</a></li><li><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fsite%2Fcoronavirus%2Fvaccines%2Fcovid-19-vaccines.page%23nycmobilevax&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C9c30a2eaf76e4971ec2b08d964113270%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637650849402653120%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Wv1%2FMbZWbEkQukQ%2BDFKC2Q2hQ1CzCYvRGJGzq8n8nFU%3D&reserved=0">NYC mobile vaccine vans and buses</a></li></ul><p>Need another reason to get a vaccine? New Yorkers can get $100, free tickets, memberships, or gifts for getting vaccinated against COVID-19. These giveaways will be available for a limited time. Check <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.nyc.gov%2Fsite%2Fcoronavirus%2Fvaccines%2Fvaccine-incentives.page&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C9c30a2eaf76e4971ec2b08d964113270%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637650849402663113%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=l%2FmfBw5tTY7WGLcKsRjeEGxjY5IZNkdrANoes1Acc3U%3D&reserved=0">here</a> for more information.</p><p>*original post 8/6/2021</p>
