COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Patty Ritchie

February 11, 2021

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available. Please find below links to information on eligibility and booking your appointment.

At this time, demand for the COVID-19 vaccine far outweighs supply. However, availability is expected to increase in the coming weeks and months. I encourage you to check this page regularly for important updates on the vaccination process.

NEW YORK STATE INFORMATION

New York State COVID-19 Vaccine Website

COVID-19 Eligibility 

New York State COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline: 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829)

Make an appointment at a state-run vaccine site here

INFORMATION FOR VETERANS

The VA is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal partners to provide COVID-19 vaccines to Veterans and VA health care personnel. Click here for details.

JEFFERSON COUNTY INFORMATION

Jefferson County Public Health: Jefferson County Public Health is currently operating a vaccine clinic at Jefferson Community College. To book an appointment for this clinic, Public Health officials urge residents to check the County’s website. The website will specify who is eligible for clinics. If you prefer to make an appointment via phone, please call (315) 786-4VAX.

Local Pharmacies: Please note, pharmacies are currently vaccinating individuals who are age 60 and older, as well as teachers and those with underlying health conditions. Pharmacies offering the COVID-19 vaccine in Jefferson County include the following:

 

OSWEGO COUNTY

New York State Vaccine Site at the New York State Fairgrounds: While Oswego County does not currently have a state-run site, there is one operating at the New York State Fairgrounds in Onondaga County. Please note that while this site is located in Onondaga County, it is open to residents of other counties, including Oswego County. For more information, click here.

Oswego County Health Department: The Oswego County Health Department is currently conducting vaccination clinics for eligible populations. For information, click here click here.

Local Pharmacies: Please note, pharmacies are currently vaccinating individuals who are age 60 and older, as well as teachers and those with underlying health conditions. Pharmacies offering the COVID-19 vaccine in Oswego County include:

 

Senior Citizens: Those aged 65 and up who need help with scheduling an appointment can reach out to the Oswego County Office for the Aging at (315) 349-3484, or click here.

ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY

New York State Vaccine Site at SUNY Potsdam: New York State has established a COVID-19 vaccination site at SUNY Potsdam. To make an appointment, click here.

St. Lawrence County Public Health: In addition to the state-run site at SUNY Potsdam, St. Lawrence County Public Health is offering vaccination clinics for eligible populations. For updates on vaccination clinics, click here. Please note, if you attempt to register at a county-run site and appointments are not available, residents can email St. Lawrence County Public Health to be placed on a list to notify when appointments open up. To do so, click here.

Local Pharmacies: Please note, pharmacies are currently vaccinating individuals who are age 65 and older, as well as teachers and those with underlying health conditions. Pharmacies offering the COVID-19 vaccine in St. Lawrence County include the following:

 

Senior citizens: St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging is assisting local senior citizens who need help scheduling appointments. For more information call (315) 386-4730 or click here.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 

County health departments are in need of volunteers to assist with vaccination clinics. For more information on how you might be able to help, click the following:

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