How to get vaccinated in New York State:
In New York State, you can use the “Am I Eligible” app and https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ to be eligible and check your schedule. The state of New York also has a vaccination point that you can call to schedule a vaccine: 1-833-NYS-4VAX (1-833-697-4829).
How to get vaccinated in New York City:
In New York City, you can visit www.nyc.gov/vaccinefinder to make an appointment for a vaccine online. The telephone number for vaccination of a vaccine is 877-VAX-4NYC, which is in operation daily from 08:00 to 21:00, will soon take 24 hours.
How to get vaccinated in New Jersey:
COVID-19 vaccines are on their way to hospitals and clinics across New Jersey. You can book your place to get a vaccine now by pre-registering at https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/. The site asks questions to determine when you are eligible to receive a vaccination.
How to get vaccinated in Connecticut:
As the state begins to move to the next phase of the COVID-19 vaccination program, an online appointment system as well as a telephone appointment system will be introduced for people who do not have computer access.
You can get updates on how each state handles distribution on these sites:
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If I have to be vaccinated, do I still have to wear a mask / face mask?
Yes, you will still need to wear a mask and other precautions. To stop a pandemic, you must use all available tools. Vaccinations strengthen your immune system so that it is ready to fight the virus when you are exposed. Other steps, such as masks and social removal, help reduce your chances of being exposed to or spreading the virus.
Are there any side effects from taking the vaccine?
Some volunteers in vaccine trials have reported that they regularly experience flu-like effects after being vaccinated, such as body aches, or even fever and headaches, federal health officials said.
Will I get proof that I have the vaccine?
Vaccination cards will be used as the ‘simplest’ way to keep track of Covid-19 shots, Dr. Kelly Moore, co-director of the Immunization Action Coalition, said she supports the frontline workers who will administer Covid-19 vaccinations.
“Each will be issued a written card that they can put in their wallet to tell what they had and when to pay the next dose,” Moore said. “Let’s do the simple, easy thing first. Everyone’s going to get it.”
If I had COVID-19, do I need the vaccine?
According to the CDC, there is currently not enough information available to say whether or how long someone is protected after infection to get COVID-19 again; it is called natural immunity. Early evidence suggests that natural immunity to COVID-19 may not last very long, but more studies are needed to better understand it. Until a vaccine is available and the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee makes recommendations to CDC on how to best use COVID-19 vaccines, CDC cannot comment on whether people with COVID-19 have a COVID-19 vaccine. should not get.
More answers to questions can be found on the CDC’s website.
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