Coronavirus Information for Older Adults in New York
Photos on the CONNECTS deck are from our BBQ celebrating the successes of our Connect-to-Vaccine program,
which ended on July 15, 2022. See a report on our blog.
STAY SAFE • TAKE PRECAUTIONS!
COVID-19 is not gone yet!
BA.5, currently the dominant COVID-19 variant in the U.S., appears to be
highly contagious and resistant to immunity from recent COVID-19 infection. If
you are vaccinated and/or if you have had COVID-19 recently, you may still
be susceptible to infection from BA.5 or other variants. Vaccination and boosters
will help protect you from the most serious infections (see below for
links to vaccination information).
You should continue to take the following precautions:
Stay up-to-date on vaccinations. • Wear a high-quality mask around large groups.
Test before and after travel or gatherings, or if you were recently exposed to someone who has COVID-19.
Stay home if sick. • Wash your hands.
Pick up FREE Covid-19 test kits, Masks, and Sanitizer
Stop by the Center on 4th Avenue or Connects on 3rd Avenue, Mon. - Fri., 9 am - 4 pm
NYC COVID and Vaccine information
All New Yorkers can get vaccinated for FREE without an appointment.
Follow this link to find a location near you.
Pfizer and Moderna booster shots are available for all children and adults 12+
and about 6 months after your second dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.
A second dose booster is available for adults 50 or older, those 12 or older who are
moderately or severely immuno-compromised, or 18 or older and have received a primary dose and
booster dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Home Vaccination Program - Anyone can ask for a home vaccine
New York City is vaccinating City residents at home against COVID-19.
To be screened for a vaccine at home, fill out this form online or call the
Vaccine Reservation Call Center, (877) 829-4692, any time, any day.
If you test positive for Covid-19, the FDA authorized two oral antivirals, Pfizer's Paxlovid and Merck's molnupiravir,
for the treatment of COVID-19 in certain patients. If you have COVID-19 and are interested in anti-viral treatment,
call your doctor or pharmacy, or visit https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/oral-antivirals or call: 1-888-364-3065.
Why get vaccinated and boosted?
All New Yorkers are eligible for the COVID-19 booster shot. Those with a booster shot are significantly more protected from COVID-19 than those who do not have a booster. Especially for those who are immunocompromised or have loved ones who are, the booster is critical to protecting yourself and others from severe COVID-19 infection. COVID-19 boosters have been shown to effectively protect against severe illness, even via variants. Your booster does not need to be the same brand as your original vaccine doses. Additionally, all boosters are free, making it easy and convenient to get boosted here in NYC!