Throughout this pandemic, PSS has provided clients with the information, PPE, food, supplies and support they needed. We encourage everyone to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they are able. The links and resources on this new web page may help you get the vaccine as quickly as possible.
– Rimas Jasin
Vaccines can protect you and your community from severe COVID-19 illness, hospitalization and death. Vaccines are available at no cost to you and regardless of immigration status.
Vaccination is safer than risking illness and long-term health effects from COVID-19. Even people who have had COVID-19 should get vaccinated.
What you need to know about the COVID-19 Vaccines from the NY State Department of Health.
Both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines require two shots. The two different mRNA vaccines have now shown remarkable effectiveness of about 95% in preventing COVID-19 disease in adults.
FDA Statement on Following the Authorized Dosing Schedules for COVID-19 Vaccines
Booster Shot
Vaccine boosters are recommended for everyone 5 and older. These shots increase your immunity from an initial vaccination series.
Anyone who received a second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least five months ago, or the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago, should get a booster.
The Health Department recommends you get either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine for your booster.
Second Booster
The CDC recommends a second booster dose for all people who are 50 or older, 12 or older and moderately or severely immunocompromised, or 18 or older and have received a primary dose and booster dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
If you are eligible, you should get your second booster four months after your first. The second booster must be either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
Vaccine boosters increase your immunity from an initial vaccination series. Anyone who received a second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least five months ago, or the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago, should get a booster.
What You Need to Know After Getting Your Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
What You Need to Know After Getting Your Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
What You Need to Know After Getting Your Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
The Health Department is ensuring there is fair and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. We are ensuring the communities hit hardest by the pandemic have access to the vaccine.
To find a vaccination site, use the City’s Vaccine Finder:
To check if you are eligible and where to get a vaccine visit the following website options:
COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs:
Additional Resources: