Press Release From HHC

NYC Health + Hospitals is now offering booster shots of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine to the following eligible people who previously received the second Pfizer vaccine dose at least six months ago:

• People 65 or older
• People 18 to 64 who have either an underlying medical conditionor a higher risk of COVID-19 exposure due to their job (for example, health care workers) or where they live or frequently visit (for example, a homeless shelter)
• People living in a nursing home or other long-term care facility

Booster shots are available at all 11 public hospitals, by appointment or walk-in.

You will only be able to get a Pfizer booster shot if you received a second Pfizer dose at least six months ago.

Booster doses are currently not available for people who received the Moderna or J&J vaccine.

Get more details on the COVID-19 Vaccine

Make an appointment at an NYC Health + Hospitals site or call

1-877-VAX-4NYC or 1-877-829-4692

Find a hospital location near you

Find vaccine appointments at other citywide locations

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