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All NYC Adults Are Now Eligible for
COVID Vaccine Booster

Booster Eligibility Expanded

A COVID booster shot is an additional dose of a vaccine given after the protection provided by the original shot(s) has begun to decrease over time. The booster is designed to help people maintain their level of immunity for longer.

All New Yorkers 18 and up can now get a COVID-19 booster shot for all three approved vaccination types - if they received Moderna or Pfizer over six months ago or Johnson & Johnson over two months ago. You can also choose to get Moderna or Pfizer as your booster if you initially received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Visit nyc.gov/vaccinefinder to find a vaccination location near you.

Children are Eligible for Initial Vaccine Doses

Children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine! Vaccine teams will be back in DOE schools the week of November 29th to administer first and second doses for children ages 5 to 11. Visit schools.nyc.gov/covid19 to learn more and find a school vaccine site near you.

A $100 individual incentive is available to children who get vaccinated at a school or City-run site. For more information about vaccines and children, families can go to nyc.gov/covidvaccine and see this FAQ.

How to Receive Your First Dose

Schedule Online:
You can schedule a vaccine appointment at nyc.gov/vaccinefinder or by calling 877-VAX-4NYC (1-877-829-4692).

Walk-ins Welcome:
New Yorkers can get their COVID-19 vaccine by simply walking into any of the CIty's 11 public hospital locations! To find a walk-up vaccination site near you, click here. 

Get Vaccinated at Home:
All New Yorkers can request an in-home vaccination with the COVID-19 vaccine. Fill out this form to get started or call 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692).

Staying Safe this Holiday Season

As Thanksgiving approaches, please review the following recommendations to keep you and your family safe from COVID-19:

  • Wear a mask at indoor gatherings if you are not vaccinated.
  • Get vaccinated or boosted ASAP - even if your gathering is only days away. You'll start to build immunity whether it's your first dose or your booster.
  • Testing before and after gatherings or travel adds one more layer of safety and is widely available across NYC. You can find testing locations at nyc.gov/COVIDtest.
  • Take extra precautions if you’re with a mix of vaccinated and unvaccinated friends or family. Plan around the most vulnerable member of your group. Gather virtually or use masks and distancing to protect them.
  • Stay home if you’re feeling ill. Don’t gather or travel even if you’ve made plans. If you’re feeling OK and do plan to travel, keep your mask on and wash your hands frequently. Make sure you know what COVID transmission looks like at your destination.

To learn more about how you can keep yourself and your family safe from COVID-19 this holiday season, please review this official tip sheet.

Providing Turkeys to Veterans in Need
Earlier this week, the NYC Department of Veterans' Services distributed 500 turkeys to 15 Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) across NYC. The VSOs will hand out the turkeys to veterans in their community to ensure that they have a great meal this Thanksgiving. We distributed turkeys to the following VSOs:
  • American Legion Post 1871
  • Samaritan Village
  • Bronx VA Hospital
  • Black Veterans for Social Justice
  • Genesis II
  • Jericho Project
  • Service for the Under Serviced
  • Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity
  • Help USA
Special thanks to U-Haul and HelloFresh for making this possible.

DVS Programs and Initiatives

Get the Benefits You Deserve
DVS represents NYC veterans in claims for benefits from the VA. During a time of economic crisis and high unemployment, we wanted to ensure that every veteran got the financial benefits they earned. To file a claim, fill out the form at VetConnectNYC.org (select "Benefits Navigation" as your preferred service).

VetConnectPro: A New Employment Tool for NYC Veterans
This past Veterans Day, the NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) officially launched VetConnectPro - a new employment tool designed to help veterans find employment, professional mentorship, and resources to advance their careers. Get started by creating or uploading your resume today: nyc.gov/vetconnectpro.

Mission: VetCheck
Mission: VetCheck volunteers make check-in calls to veterans across NYC. Through these calls, volunteers provide veterans with information regarding vital public services, including free meals, information on COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites, and mental health resources. To volunteer with Mission: VetCheck or request a check-in call, click here.

Fighting Veteran Homelessness
Over the past five years, our housing team has moved over 1,000 veterans from shelters and into permanent housing. Learn more about DVS's efforts to end veteran homelessness in NYC here.

VetBizNYC: NYC's Veteran-Owned Business Map

The NYC Department of Veterans’ Services has launched VetBizNYC, an interactive map that identifies veteran-owned businesses across NYC. New Yorkers can use VetBizNYC to find veteran-owned businesses near them and support those who served!

Veterans Voices Project

The Veteran Voices Project (VVP) is an oral history initiative designed to preserve the stories of NYC's Veterans. For more information, visit nyc.gov/vetvoices.

How DVS Responded to the Pandemic
Making supportive calls. Distributing face masks. Preparing meal kits. Housing the homeless. Processing VA benefit claims. Watch this video to learn how DVS responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SITREP NYC: NYC's Official Veteran Podcast

Listen to SITREP NYC, NYC's official veteran-focused podcast, to hear stories from veterans who are often ignored and underserved. Hear the complete season here or see below for a list of episodes:

Stories of Transition

The Black Veteran Experience

 

LGBT Veteran Stories

The Health of Women Veterans

Contact DVS
Please follow us at www.nyc.gov/vets, on social media @nycveterans, or via email at connect@veterans.nyc.gov. 

  

 
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1 Centre Street, Suite 2208
New York, NY 10007 
(212) 416-5250
www.nyc.gov/vets


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