Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available
At NYC Health + Hospitals, we continue to be here for all your COVID-19 needs.
Anyone 6 months and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine in New York State. However, it is especially important for the following groups to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine:
- All adults ages 65 and older
- All children ages 6 to 23 months
- People who are pregnant or recently gave birth
- People of any age who have an underlying condition that increases their risk for severe COVID-19
The following groups should also get vaccinated:
- People at high risk of exposure, such as health care workers and people living or working in a nursing home or other congregate setting
- People living with someone with an underlying condition that increases their risk for severe COVID-19
- People who have never been vaccinated before
Get Vaccinated Today
COVID-19 vaccines remain our best protection against COVID-19. Even healthy people can become very sick from COVID-19 and should be vaccinated. People who have already had COVID-19 should also get vaccinated.
Everyone should stay up to date with their vaccines. For most people, that means getting one updated 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccine dose.
To make an appointment, call 1-844-NYC-4NYC (1-844-692-4692)
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Updated COVID-19 vaccines will soon be available at all NYC Health + Hospitals locations.
This year’s vaccine is formulated to provide good protection against currently circulating variants. Immunity to COVID-19 wanes over time, so getting the updated vaccine can give you the highest protection. COVID-19 vaccines have been safely administered to hundreds of millions of people in the U.S. The vaccines continue to be the best way to protect yourself from severe illness from COVID-19 and other health complications, like Long COVID.
COVID-19 Vaccines Recommended for Everyone 6 Months and Older
Everyone ages 6 months and older should get a COVID-19 vaccine this season.
While anyone can become very sick from COVID-19, the vaccine is especially lifesaving for:
- Individuals 65 years of age or older
- Pregnant women
- Individuals with an underlying health condition (e.g. diabetes, cancer, chronic lung disease, heart conditions or HIV)
- Individuals who are immunocompromised
- Individuals with certain disabilities
Vaccination can help reduce the duration and severity of COVID-19 symptoms if you become infected and it may reduce the risk of developing Long COVID. You can also get your annual flu shot on the same day as your updated COVID vaccine.
To make an appointment, call 1-844-NYC-4NYC (1-844-692-4692)
Vaccinate Your Child
The best way to protect your child at school, around friends and at home is to get them vaccinated as soon as you can. Vaccinations are safe, effective and available in the pediatric practices of any of our hospitals and select Gotham Health Centers.
- Specific recommendations for COVID vaccinations for children depend on the child’s age and history of prior vaccination.
- Speak with your child’s pediatrician to understand more.
To Make an Appointment
Call 1-877-VAX-4NYC or 1-877-829-4692
*If your child is 6 months to 4 years old and a NYC Health + Hospitals patient, please call your child’s pediatrician to schedule. If your child is not a NYC Health + Hospitals patient, use the City’s Vaccine Finder or call 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692) to schedule an appointment at certain sites, as well as to get other vaccination assistance.
Before Your Appointment
Before you visit us for your vaccination, also keep in mind these tips:
- Bring proof of age – A parent or guardian must provide consent for a child to be vaccinated.
- Reschedule if you are sick – You will be unable to receive the vaccine if you have active COVID-19 or a COVID-19 test result pending. You should also reschedule if you are not feeling well on the day of your appointment.
- Bring your health insurance card – COVID-19 vaccines are free with no out of pocket costs to all New Yorkers regardless of insurance status. But if you have health insurance, we will bill your insurance.
For more information, visit:
New York State Department of Health
NYC Department of Health
Center for Disease Control
