Curious about the vaccine?

For common questions about about the vaccine:

The CDC’s COVID myths and facts page provides detailed answers to common questions like, “can the vaccine give me COVID-19”, and “will the vaccine alter my DNA?”

After you get the vaccine, there is a health monitoring period

There is a 15 minute monitoring period where you will wait on site so the vaccine administrators can see if you have any allergic reactions to the shot. This monitoring period will be 30 minutes if you have any history of previous allergic reactions to vaccines.

What should you know about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?

• As of April 12, more than 6.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen ) vaccine have been administered in the U.S.
• Only 6 women between 18-48 have been affected
• The CDC is recommending a pause in the use of this vaccine out of an abundance of caution 
• People who have received the J&J vaccine who develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks after vaccination should contact their health care provider.
• For the full CDC statement visit: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s0413-JJ-vaccine.html

The Westchester County Department of Health has walk-in vaccination clinics in White Plains and Yonkers.

• The White Plains Clinic, located at 134 Court Street, is open Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• The Yonkers Clinic, located at 20 S. Broadway, is open Mondays and Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

IMPORTANT – Talk to your provider:

Your provider, medical group, and insurance plan may have internal information about the availability of vaccines. It is always worth giving them a call to see if they can help you find an appointment.

Assistance for Seniors:

Homebound seniors can make appointments through the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services by calling (914) 813-6300.

Vaccine Finder Website:

Find COVID-19 Vaccines Near You. Use Vaccines.gov to find a location near you, then call or visit their website to make an appointment.

Vaccines.gov phone number: Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 888-720-7489)

Scheduling by Phone:

1. 1. Call the NYS COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline at 1-833-697-4829 (the hotline is open from 7am to 10pm, 7 days a week).
   2. They will ask you some questions to confirm you are eligible for the vaccine.
   3. They will then work with you to schedule an appointment.

Online Scheduling:

1. 1. Visit the eligibility tool at: am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov
      Note: Do NOT use Internet Explorer
   2. Fill in your eligibility information
   3. If you are eligible, you will be able to set up an appointment at a nearby location
   4. SAVE YOUR APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
   5. Fill out the vaccination form before your appointment: forms.ny.gov/s3/vaccine

To find availability by specific pharmacies in Westchester:

• • Visit the following link, scroll down to New York (excluding NYC) for a list of pharmacies offering the COVID-19 vaccine in New York State. Pharmacies Participating in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program

To receive emails about vaccine availability:

• • Fill out this survey from the Westchester County Department of Health

Westchester Medical Center maintains an interactive map that shows where people have recently been able to get vaccines:

• • https://public.tableau.com/views/HudsonValleyCOVID-19VaccineDirectory/DirectoryMap?:language=en&:display_count=y&:origin=viz_share_link

As of right now, there are few in-home vaccination service.

You can ask your health plan, health care provider, or medical group.

Some plans, providers, and medical groups may be able to help you schedule an in-home vaccination, but there is no official information about availability or eligibility.

Alternatively, you can check with Visiting Nurse Services of Westchester through their website or helpline (914-682-1480) to see if they can help you with in-home vaccination.

Some towns and cities (Yonkers, Mt. Vernon) are doing in-home vaccination on a building-by-building basis.

These services are limited, and the main way to find out about them is to call the NY State COVID-19 vaccine hotline.

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1. Call the NYS COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline at 1-833-697-4829 (the hotline is open from 7am to 10pm, 7 days a week).
2. They will ask you some questions to confirm you are eligible for the vaccine.
3. They will then work with you to schedule an appointment.

Before getting your vaccine, talk to your doctor if you have…

• Contracted COVID in the past 90 days
• Received other vaccines within the past 2 weeks
• Any autoimmune illnesses, or medications that suppress your immune system
• A history of allergic reactions to vaccines

Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS)

DSPS General Helpline: (914) 813-6300

DSPS staff are available Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, but this helpline receive a lot of traffic and it may take a while to receive a call back.

Greenburgh Vaccine Angels

Email Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner (pfeiner@greenburghny.com) or Krista Madsen (kmadsen@greenburghny.com)

Rye Brook Senior Center

Volunteers can help Rye Brook seniors make appointments. Seniors who need assistance setting up appointments can call (914) 813-6300.

Senior Dial-A-Ride Transportation: Reliable door-to-door transportation is available for FREE for Rye Brook Senior residents. Must call (914) 939-7904 to make a reservation. We need 24 hours advance notice.

Facebook groups

Helping Westchester County (NY) Get Vaccinated (COVID-19) is a private group that you can join to find information, updates, and sometimes assistance in getting a vaccine appointment. Note that this group is a public forum and information you find should always be confirmed through a second source.

(updated 11/23/21)