Starting the Conversation: Building Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines

With vaccination progress continuing both nationally and within New York City, talking about vaccines has become part of daily conversation. Safe, effective and free COVID-19 vaccines are now available to most New Yorkers including youth ages 12-17, and the percent positivity of COVID-19 testing throughout the city has decreased significantly. While infections show a decreasing trend, vaccines have proven to be a powerful tool that prevents people from becoming infected with the virus.

COVID-19 Vaccines for 12 and Older

COVID-19 Vaccines at NYC Health + Hospitals

Make an Appointment Call for an Appointment1-877-829-4692 Booster Shots NYC Health + Hospitals is now offering booster shots of the Pfizer vaccine to the following eligible people who previously received two doses of Pfizer vaccine at least six months ago: People 65 or older People 18 to 64 who have either an underlying medical condition or a higher risk of COVID-19 exposure due to their job (for example, health care

NYC Health + Hospitals Administers First COVID-19 Vaccines

System will begin to administer vaccine to employees at the highest risk for exposure to the virus

Bronx Trauma Nurse Beats COVID-19, Uses Experience to Help Patients

After spending two weeks in a coma with COVID-19, Nurse Rita Esonwune recovered and gained knowledge to become a better nurse.

COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose

As COVID-19 rates continue to rise throughout the country, we have a new tool in our arsenal to combat the spread: a third dose of vaccine for those with moderately to severely compromised immune systems, or “immunocompromised” individuals. On August 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began recommending an additional dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine for those in this category who had received an mRNA vaccine. Please note that additional vaccine doses are not recommended for any other group at this time.