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Should I Get a COVID-19 Booster Shot?
Yes, you should get a COVID-19 booster shot when you are eligible. At this time, everyone over the age of 12 should get a booster shot, especially people over 65 years old and those who are immunocompromised.
By Alexis Bryan
Will Variants Cause Another Lockdown?
Over the past few months, the Delta variant has posed a threat to returning to normal life, but healthy, vaccinated people do not need to worry.
By Alexis Bryan
Can I Get the COVID Vaccine at Urgent Cares in New York City?
While some urgent care facilities are administering the COVID-19 vaccine, most vaccines in NYC are being allocated to mass vaccination sites, pharmacies, and community clinics.
New York City COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson have all received emergency use authorization from the FDA for the use of their Covid-19 vaccines. New York is following a phased distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine. This means that only people identified as eligible in the current phases will be able to receive the vaccine. Currently, only those in Phase 1A and Phase 1B are eligible to receive the vaccine.
By Spencer Lee
Free Antibody Testing Locations in NYC
Antibody tests are used to detect past infection with COVID-19. You can get a test at your doctor, urgent care, or a listed NYC Health+Hospital location.
How Much Does a COVID-19 Vaccine Cost at Pharmacies in 2024?
As part of Operation Warp Speed, the United States placed an initial order of 100 million doses of both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. The Pfizer vaccine was purchased at $19.50/dose and the Moderna vaccine was purchased at approximately $32/dose.
By Alyssa Corso
Already Had COVID-19? You may only need one dose of the vaccine
One study suggests that one COVID-19 dose may suffice in individuals who have already had COVID-19.
By Spencer Lee
Where & How To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine In Harlem?
In Harlem, NY, eligible individuals can receive the COVID-19 vaccine at AdvantageCare, Gotham Health, NYC Health + Hospitals, Harlem, and more.
Where & How To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine In Brooklyn?
Some COVID-19 vaccine locations in Brooklyn include NYC Health + Hospitals, Rite Aid, RendrCare, and NYC Vaccine Hub.
Where & How To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine In Nassau County?
Some COVID-19 vaccine locations include Nassau Community College, Garden City, Yes We Can Community Center, Westbury, and NUMC, East Meadow.
Where & How To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine In Downtown Manhattan?
The COVID-19 vaccine is available in Downtown Manhattan at the NYC Health Department, NYC Health + Hospitals Bellevue, AdvantageCare Physicians Flatiron, and more.
Are Nasal Antiseptics Effective In Preventing COVID-19?
Dr. Pelletier, MD, FACS, and founder of nasal antiseptic, Halodine, says everyone can benefit from the added protection afforded by nasal antiseptics to prevent COVID-19.