What you should know
- New York State Will Count with a new website with essential resources and materials on vaccinating minors for parents and guardians of students and for school communities, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday.
- The launch of this website is part of the state’s new campaign, called #VaxtoSchool, which seeks to increase vaccination rates against COVID-19 in students, families and school employees.
- In addition, the State launched an Instagram account, @VaccinateNY, to educate school-aged New Yorkers and their families about the COVID-19 vaccine.
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NEW YORK – New York State Will Count with a new website with essential resources and materials on vaccinating minors for parents and guardians of students and for school communities, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday.
The launch of this website is part of the state’s new campaign, called #VaxtoSchool, which seeks to increase vaccination rates against COVID-19 in students, families and school employees.
The new website will feature with information and responses to frequent questions made by parents and guardians, such as what are the risks that my child is not vaccinated, and also with signs that will help school leaders support the campaign in their communities.
In addition, the State launched an Instagram account, @VaccinateNY, to educate school-aged New Yorkers and their families about the COVID-19 vaccine. The Instagram page will provide accessible interactive content through easy-to-understand vaccine information, potential content partnerships, #VaxtoSchool social media design contests, and quick video explanations about the vaccine. DOH will also expand these digital education efforts across all of its channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
“We have dedicated tremendous state resources to vaccinating eligible New Yorkers of all age groups, but initially the state focused on the most vulnerable citizens, and now we must focus on our youth,” said Governor Hochul. “Young people in New York are less likely to become seriously ill from COVID-19, but they can still spread the virus and we need them to take it seriously. The innovative new #VaxtoSchool social media campaign will help us spread the word of New York youth on the vital importance of getting vaccinated to keep friends, families and communities safe. “
As part of this effort, the governor also announced that new emerging COVID-19 vaccination sites #VaxtoSchool will be open in areas where zip code data shows that the vaccination rate for youth ages 12 to 17 is lower. than the state average.
A community medical professional will be available at each site to answer any questions parents and guardians of school-age New Yorkers may have. Alongside the new sites, #VaxtoSchool buses (mobile vaccination efforts) are being rolled out in convenient, school-centered areas across the state, such as public recreational spaces like basketball courts and parks. This will help make the vaccine available and accessible to school-age New Yorkers and their families.
New emerging vaccination sites for youth ages 12-17 will be located at the following addresses and more locations will be announced.
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center
3450 Dekalb Avenue
The Bronx, NY 10467
Open: Friday, September 10 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for the first dose and Friday, October 1 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for the second dose
Variedad Boys & Girls Club of Queens
21-12 30th Road
Astoria, NY 11102
Open: Saturday, September 18 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for the first dose and Monday, October 4 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for the second dose
The State is also working with New York colleges and universities to support their back-to-campus efforts, including integrating the State Excelsior Pass into SUNY and CUNY campuses statewide so they have a secure and verifiable means of accept and track proof of vaccination and / or negative test results, as applicable, for students, teachers, and campus staff.
Children 12 to 17 years of age can receive the Pfizer vaccine which is available under the Emergency Use Authorization for children 12 to 15 years of age and is fully approved for those 16 years of age and older.
Here you can visit the new website.
For back-to-school information in the tri-state area vSee our guide on this website.
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