Governor Cuomo recently announced that vaccine eligibility will be expanded to New Yorkers in category 1B — a group that includes teachers. Educators can start receiving their first vaccines as soon as Monday, January 11, 2021, a date that also promises to bring a newly-expanded range of distribution sites. Please note, while teachers are now eligible, vaccination doses are subject to appointment and availability. The Governor indicated all those citizens that make up category 1B, a large group which also includes fire fighters, police officers and people over 75 years of age, could wait as long as April 16, 2020, to receive their first of two vaccination shots.
As such, we are encouraging the membership to be diligent in its efforts to get vaccinated. If the District develops a vaccine protocol with a local healthcare provider, something we have already inquired about, we will let you know.
With the arrival of the J&J vaccine, some vaccine sites will be going for 24 hours a day. Mass Vaccination Sites at Yankee Stadium, Javits Center and the New York State Fair to add additional appointments and operate 24/7.
- Jointly run New York State/New York City Yankee Stadium site to begin administering Johnson & Johnson Vaccine on Thursday, March 4 Between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.; Appointments go live at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 3
- Javits Center Site to Begin Administering Johnson & Johnson Vaccine on Friday, March 5 Between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.; Appointments go live at 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 4
- State Fair Site to begin administering Johnson & Johnson Vaccine on Friday, March 5 Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.; Appointments go live at 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 4
- NORTHWELL HEALTH has a link where you can book your appointment at one of their affiliated locations in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Manhattan and even Westchester.
- Information & First Dose Appointments - Northwell’s Vaccine Resource Center remains a wealth of information and resources about the vaccine. With limited appointments available through our website, we also encourage you to seek an appointment through the New York state vaccine website.
- Second Dose Appointments with Northwell - If you received your first dose at one of Northwell’s community vaccination sites, rest assured you will receive your second dose in a timely manner. Most second dose appointments are now being booked while on-site to receive your first dose. If you were unable to book your second dose at that time, you will be contacted by email or phone to schedule. You can also contact us for help booking your second dose by calling (844) 919-VACC.
- NASSAU COUNTY - Covid Vaccine Site has been updated to include teachers. If you navigate to the bottom of the site to assess your eligibility, you will be taken to a list of facilities offering the vaccine. - https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/vaccine
- NASSAU COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - https://apps.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=50500881
- SUFFOLK COUNTY - Covid website is listed below, although it is a little more challenging to navigate and you have to search for appointments: - https://suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Health-Services/Health-Bulletins/Novel-Coronavirus
- NYC VACCINE POD - which *appears* to be open to non-city residents. - https://vaccinepod.nyc.gov/dashboard
- NYC DEPARMENT OF HEALTH COVID WEBSITE - https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/
While your initial quest may yield "no available appointments," just keep hitting refresh. Some of the membership have experienced good luck by exercising their persistence!