
Your booster shot can be any of the three authorized or approved vaccines. We recommend a booster shot for any adult who received the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least six months ago, or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago. These shots boost your immunity from an initial vaccination series. Vaccine booster shots are now available for all fully vaccinated people 18 and older. NYC Department of Education: COVID-19 Vaccination for Students.

COVID-19 Vaccines for Children FAQs (PDF).Both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines have been authorized by the federal government for this age group.Ĭhildren can get vaccinated at their doctor's office, pharmacies and vaccine sites across the city. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children ages 6 months to 4 years. Commissioner Advisory for All People to Wear Masks in Indoor Public Settings (PDF, November 29).Vaccines are available for anyone 5 and older, and we recommend boosters for any adult who is fully vaccinated. Vaccination, masking and testing remain our most important tools in fighting this new variant of concern. We strongly recommend everyone - including people who are vaccinated or were previously infected - wear masks in all public indoor settings. However, there are early signs it may have the ability to spread rapidly. We do not yet have reliable evidence about whether this variant is easier to spread, more likely to lead to severe illness or able to avoid antibodies from vaccines or previous infections. The omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 is now spreading in NYC. Older adults may show confusion or disorientation and experience falls. Other less common symptoms have been reported, including gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.


You should get tested now if you have symptoms – regardless of age, chronic conditions or occupation – and then stay home. NYC Health Department: coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) What You Need to Know About COVID-19 NYC: Get Tested Now!Īll New Yorkers should get tested for COVID-19, whether or not you have symptoms or are at increased risk.
