COVID-19 Vaccination

The Niagara County Department of Health will continue to offer FREE COVID-19 vaccine at several sites.

CDC recommends everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, including all primary series doses and boosters for their age group:
- Ages 6 months through 4 years should get all COVID-19 primary series doses,
- Ages 5 years and older should get all primary series doses, and updated COVID-19 boosters when eligible.
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine after you recover from COVID-19 infection provides added protection against COVID-19.
People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised have different recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters.
For people ages 5 years and older, the only authorized mRNA booster is the updated (bivalent) booster. People ages 5 years and older can no longer get the original (monovalent) mRNA booster.
COVID-19 vaccine and booster recommendations may be updated as CDC continues to monitor the latest data.

COVID-19 primary series vaccination for children and teens

Child’s Age	Pfizer-BioNTech	Moderna	Novavax
6 months–4 years old	3 dose primary series NOTE: 3rd dose is bivalent vaccine	2 dose primary series	Not authorized
5 years old	2 dose primary series	2 dose primary series	Not authorized
6–11 years old	2 dose primary series	Not authorized	Not authorized
12–17 years old	2 dose primary series	Not authorized	2 dose primary series*

The Novavax* COVID-19 vaccine is authorized as a 2-dose primary series and as a booster dose.

For more information on COVID-19 vaccines and dosage for children and teens, visit:

Appointments are strongly recommended, and ALL children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Booster Doses

There are now booster recommendations for all available COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix-and-match dosing for booster shots.

COVID-19 booster doses are now recommended for all individuals ages 6 months of age and older as follows:

Children who received Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for primary series:

Children ages 6 months 4 years: 1 bivalent Moderna booster dose is recommended at least 2 months after completion of the primary series. Currently, only the bivalent Moderna booster dose is authorized for children in this age group who complete a Moderna primary series.
Children age 5 years: 1 bivalent mRNA booster dose (Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech) is recommended at least 2 months after completion of the primary series.
Children ages 6- 11 years: 1 bivalent mRNA booster dose (Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech) is recommended at least 2 months after completion of the primary series.

Children who received Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for primary series:

Children ages 6 months 4 years: A bivalent vaccine is administered for the third primary series dose at least 8 weeks after the second monovalent primary series dose (children who previously received a 3-dose monovalent primary series are not authorized to repeat the third primary series dose using the bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine). Currently, a booster dose using any COVID-19 vaccine is not authorized for children in this age group who complete a 3-dose Pfizer-BioNTech primary series, regardless of which Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine (i.e., a monovalent or bivalent) was administered for the third primary series dose.

Children age 5 years: 1 bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech booster dose is recommended. The primary series doses are separated by 3 - 8 weeks and the bivalent booster dose is administered at least 2 months after completion of the primary series (for people who have not received any booster doses), or at least 2 months after the last monovalent booster dose. Currently, only the bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech booster dose is authorized for children age 5 years who complete a Pfizer-BioNTech primary series.

Children ages 6 - 11 years: 1 bivalent mRNA booster dose (Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech) is recommended. The primary series doses are separated by 3-8 weeks and the bivalent mRNA booster dose is administered at least 2 months after completion of the primary series (for people who have not received any booster doses), or at least 2 months after the last monovalent booster dose.

Pfizer-BioNTech (Bivalent): All individuals 5 years of age and older at least two (2) months after completion of primary series or monovalent booster. (Note: the Pfizer-BioNTech monovalent is no longer approved for boosters in children ages 5-11 yrs)

Moderna (Bivalent): All individuals 18 years of age and older at least two (2) months after completion of primary series or monovalent booster.

Novavax booster: You may get a monovalent Novavax booster if you are unable or unwilling to receive a Pfizer or Moderna updated (bivalent) COVID-19 booster and you meet the following requirements:

- You are 18 years of age or older
- You completed a COVID-19 vaccine primary series at least 6 months ago
- You have not gotten any other booster dose

Upcoming Clinic Schedule

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wilson Middle School – Room 18
374-380 Lake St., Wilson, NY 14172

MODERNA INFANT 1^st Dose (6 months – 5 years): https://bit.ly/3QcNv2R
MODERNA INFANT 2^nd Dose (6 months – 5 years): https://bit.ly/3vDH8Mt
PFIZER INFANT 1^st Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://bit.ly/3vBMisz
PFIZER INFANT 2^nd Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://bit.ly/3Cq9Cgq
PFIZER INFANT 3^rd Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://bit.ly/3GHAD1K
Pfizer 1st Dose (5+): https://bit.ly/3Ilt3ej
Pfizer 2nd Dose (5+): https://bit.ly/3Cp7hm9
Booster Dose (Moderna/Pfizer) (All individuals 6 months and older as indicated below): https://bit.ly/3Ip5JfK
- 6 months – 4 years – Bivalent Moderna
- 5 -17 years old - Bivalent Pfizer
- 18+ years old - Bivalent Moderna & Bivalent Pfizer
Novavax 1^st Dose (12+): https://bit.ly/3VJUDon
Novavax 2nd Dose (12+): https://bit.ly/3GhsYFL
Novavax Booster Dose (18+): https://bit.ly/3GGEjRl
Seasonal Flu (6 months +): https://bit.ly/3VKMSPc

NEW! Thursday, January 19, 2023 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Orleans-Niagara BOCES Educational & Training Center
3181 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn, NY 14132

MODERNA INFANT 1^st Dose (6 months – 5 years): https://on.ny.gov/3BRz52S
MODERNA INFANT 2^nd Dose (6 months – 5 years): https://on.ny.gov/3p51ZVB
PFIZER INFANT 1^st Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://bit.ly/3iJqubj
PFIZER INFANT 2^nd Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://bit.ly/3FvkH1E
PFIZER INFANT 3^rd Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://bit.ly/3VWLp96
Pfizer 1st Dose (5+): https://bit.ly/3HdRxp4
Pfizer 2nd Dose (5+): https://bit.ly/3uuC24x
Booster Dose (Moderna/Pfizer) (All individuals 6 months and older as indicated below): https://bit.ly/3XzR45R
- 6 months – 4 years – Bivalent Moderna
- 5 -17 years old - Bivalent Pfizer
- 18+ years old - Bivalent Moderna & Bivalent Pfizer
Novavax 1^st Dose (12+): https://bit.ly/3Y5qMtg
Novavax 2nd Dose (12+): https://bit.ly/3Bg4vii
Novavax Booster Dose (18+): https://bit.ly/3iBzVcB
Seasonal Flu (6 months +): https://bit.ly/3F5EDXC

NEW! Wednesday, January 25, 2023 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Bloneva Bond Primary School
2513 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303

MODERNA INFANT 1^st Dose (6 months – 5 years): https://bit.ly/3ZrNmNo
MODERNA INFANT 2^nd Dose (6 months – 5 years): https://bit.ly/3X58B64
PFIZER INFANT 1^st Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://bit.ly/3k5M8a4
PFIZER INFANT 2^nd Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://bit.ly/3ZijGSN
PFIZER INFANT 3^rd Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://bit.ly/3ipmDQC
Pfizer 1st Dose (5+): https://bit.ly/3k7lPk8
Pfizer 2nd Dose (5+): https://bit.ly/3vNXSRd
Booster Dose (Moderna/Pfizer) (All individuals 6 months and older as indicated below): https://bit.ly/3GU5kkl
- 6 months – 4 years – Bivalent Moderna
- 5 -17 years old - Bivalent Pfizer
- 18+ years old - Bivalent Moderna & Bivalent Pfizer
Novavax 1^st Dose (12+): https://bit.ly/3XkhoR2
Novavax 2nd Dose (12+): https://bit.ly/3CzZOAG
Novavax Booster Dose (18+): https://bit.ly/3inQFV5
Seasonal Flu (6 months +): https://bit.ly/3XeRiyU

Please use the above links to secure an appointment time. If you are unable to register online, please call 716-278-1900. If you are registering for a booster dose, please have your vaccine card available, you will be asked to confirm your previous vaccination dates.

Second/Third Dose Appointments:

All individuals that receive the 1^st dose at a Niagara County DOH clinic, will be informed of the earliest date the 2^nd dose is recommended. Second/Third doses should be administered as follows:

Pfizer:
- For individuals 6 months and older that received Pfizer– schedule the 2^nd dose 3 – 8 weeks after the 1^st dose.
- For individuals 6 months - 4 years that received Pfizer– schedule the 3^rd dose at least 8 weeks after the 2^nd
Moderna: For individuals 6 months and older that received Moderna – schedule the 2^nd dose 4 – 8 weeks after the 1^st dose
Novavax: For individuals 12 years and older that received Novavax– schedule the 2^nd dose 3 – 8 weeks after the 1^st dose.

Note: the registration system will display an error message if registration for a 2^nd dose date is earlier than the recommended interval.

Vaccination of Minors:

All children ages 6 months and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. NCDOH recommends that all minors be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Providers may accept a COVID-19 Immunization Screening and Consent Form completed by the parent or guardian, where the parent or guardian is not available in person or by phone to provide consent to vaccinate. Look for the form under “Vaccination of Minors Ages 5 – 17 Years” here: www.niagaracounty.com/health/Vaccine Unaccompanied minors should also bring ID/proof of date of birth (birth certificate, passport, learning permit/driver’s license, benefits care, etc.).

Vaccine Finder: https://www.vaccines.gov/search/ or call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 888-720-7489 )

COVID-19 Vaccine Recipient Information