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 if 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 12 years and older, the only authorized mRNA booster is the updated (bivalent) booster. People ages 12 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

The Novavax* COVID-19 vaccine is authorized as a 2-dose primary series only—and not as a booster dose—at this time.

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

• Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Overview and Safety
• Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Overview and Safety
• Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Overview and Safety

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 5 years and older as follows:

• Pfizer-BioNTech (Monovalent): All individuals 5 to 11 years of age at least five (5) months after completion of primary series. Only 1 booster is authorized for children 5 -11 years of age.
• Pfizer-BioNTech (Bivalent): All individuals 12 years of age and older at least two (2) months after completion of primary series or monovalent booster.
• Moderna (Bivalent): All individuals 18 years of age and older at least two (2) months after completion of primary series or monovalent booster.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022                                                     3:00 PM – 6:00 PM  

Orleans-Niagara BOCES

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://on.ny.gov/3d7I31G
• PFIZER INFANT 2^nd Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://on.ny.gov/3C1ADr4
• PFIZER INFANT 3^rd Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://on.ny.gov/3eOK9oc
• Pfizer 1st Dose (5+): https://on.ny.gov/3CQs9Rm
• Pfizer 2nd Dose (5+):  https://on.ny.gov/3p7s0n3
• Novavax 1^st Dose (12+): https://on.ny.gov/3qBc5yq
• Novavax 2^nd Dose (12+): https://on.ny.gov/3ffDS59
• Booster Dose (All individuals 5+ as indicated below): https://on.ny.gov/3U5HQgw
  • 5-11 years old - Monovalent Pfizer
  • 12 -17 years old - Bivalent Pfizer
  • 18+ years old - Bivalent Moderna & Bivalent Pfizer

NEW! Saturday, October 1, 2022                                                   11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

YMCA – Open House

5833 Snyder Rd., Lockport, NY 14094

• MODERNA INFANT 1^st Dose (6 months – 5 years): https://on.ny.gov/3dKugPc
• MODERNA INFANT 2^nd Dose (6 months – 5 years): https://on.ny.gov/3xLWQXk
• PFIZER INFANT 1^st Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://on.ny.gov/3DPWyTc
• PFIZER INFANT 2^nd Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://on.ny.gov/3dyvJs5
• PFIZER INFANT 3^rd Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://on.ny.gov/3SaeJHo
• Pfizer 1st Dose (5+): https://on.ny.gov/3dHcaO3
• Pfizer 2nd Dose (5+):  https://on.ny.gov/3xMw6Gh
• Novavax 1^st Dose (12+): https://on.ny.gov/3SrL4cz
• Novavax 2nd Dose (12+): https://on.ny.gov/3fduUFo
• Booster Dose (All individuals 5+ as indicated below): https://on.ny.gov/3DOAND6
  • 5-11 years old - Monovalent Pfizer
  • 12 -17 years old - Bivalent Pfizer
  • 18+ years old - Bivalent Moderna & Bivalent Pfizer

NEW! Monday, October 3, 2022                                                     3:00 PM – 6:00 PM  

Niagara Wheatfield HS, ALC

2292 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn, NY 14132

• MODERNA INFANT 1^st Dose (6 months – 5 years): https://on.ny.gov/3DOCW1C
• MODERNA INFANT 2^nd Dose (6 months – 5 years): https://on.ny.gov/3SaHOm9
• PFIZER INFANT 1^st Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://on.ny.gov/3fcju4L
• PFIZER INFANT 2^nd Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://on.ny.gov/3SlB8S8
• PFIZER INFANT 3^rd Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://on.ny.gov/3BC8eGx
• Pfizer 1st Dose (5+): https://on.ny.gov/3fe3Shk
• Pfizer 2^nd Dose (5+):  https://on.ny.gov/3fgYIkn
• Novavax 1^st Dose (12+): https://on.ny.gov/3SxoCip
• Novavax 2^nd Dose (12+): https://on.ny.gov/3C5DaQO
• Booster Dose (All individuals 5+ as indicated below): https://on.ny.gov/3Uxgal0
  • 5-11 years old - Monovalent Pfizer
  • 12 -17 years old - Bivalent Pfizer
  • 18+ years old - Bivalent Moderna & Bivalent Pfizer

NEW! Friday, October 14, 2022                                                      9:00 AM – 1:00 PM  

St. John de LaSalle (Health Fair)

8600 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14304

• MODERNA INFANT 1^st Dose (6 months – 5 years): https://on.ny.gov/3f8oDL7
• MODERNA INFANT 2^nd Dose (6 months – 5 years): https://on.ny.gov/3fh6xa1
• PFIZER INFANT 1^st Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://on.ny.gov/3xR7dJt
• PFIZER INFANT 2^nd Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://on.ny.gov/3LDtgJi
• PFIZER INFANT 3^rd Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://on.ny.gov/3C5cf7K
• Pfizer 1st Dose (5+): https://on.ny.gov/3DOHtRL
• Pfizer 2nd Dose (5+):  https://on.ny.gov/3Sepx7x
• Novavax 1^st Dose (12+): https://on.ny.gov/3S9rGBs
• Novavax 2^nd Dose (12+): https://on.ny.gov/3SsNHeh
• Booster Dose (All individuals 5+ as indicated below): https://on.ny.gov/3r7M35W
  • 5-11 years old - Monovalent Pfizer
  • 12 -17 years old - Bivalent Pfizer
  • 18+ years old - Bivalent Moderna & Bivalent Pfizer
• Seasonal Influenza (6 months +): https://on.ny.gov/3rldiuh

NEW! Friday, October 21, 2022                                                      9:00 AM – 1:00 PM  

John Duke Senior Center

1201 Hyde Park Blvd., Niagara Falls, NY 14301

• MODERNA INFANT 1^st Dose (6 months – 5 years): https://on.ny.gov/3DLYrQT
• MODERNA INFANT 2^nd Dose (6 months – 5 years): https://on.ny.gov/3DOaEo5
• PFIZER INFANT 1^st Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://on.ny.gov/3r4Jz8s
• PFIZER INFANT 2^nd Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://on.ny.gov/3Svw90S
• PFIZER INFANT 3^rd Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://on.ny.gov/3feakVA
• Pfizer 1st Dose (5+): https://on.ny.gov/3Sb61sH
• Pfizer 2nd Dose (5+):  https://on.ny.gov/3BE0rb6
• Novavax 1^st Dose (12+): https://on.ny.gov/3S9wt5X
• Novavax 2^nd Dose (12+): https://on.ny.gov/3xLV9ZS
• Booster Dose (All individuals 5+ as indicated below): https://on.ny.gov/3LFDRDz
  • 5-11 years old - Monovalent Pfizer
  • 12 -17 years old - Bivalent Pfizer
  • 18+ years old - Bivalent Moderna & Bivalent Pfizer
• Seasonal Influenza (6 months +): https://on.ny.gov/3C6LjVk

NEW! Thursday, October 27, 2022                                                 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Niagara University – Gallagher Center

5795 Lewiston Rd., NU 14109

• MODERNA INFANT 1^st Dose (6 months – 5 years): https://on.ny.gov/3DL2ooZ
• MODERNA INFANT 2^nd Dose (6 months – 5 years): https://on.ny.gov/3SapYj4
• PFIZER INFANT 1^st Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://on.ny.gov/3dEXRty
• PFIZER INFANT 2^nd Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://on.ny.gov/3C1bRqN
• PFIZER INFANT 3^rd Dose (6 months – 4 years): https://on.ny.gov/3R6xp9N
• Pfizer 1st Dose (5+): https://on.ny.gov/3SuBtBK
• Pfizer 2nd Dose (5+):  https://on.ny.gov/3S1IhHj
• Novavax 1^st Dose (12+): https://on.ny.gov/3dHptOv
• Novavax 2^nd Dose (12+): https://on.ny.gov/3xLYMyY
• Booster Dose (All individuals 5+ as indicated below): https://on.ny.gov/3Sw6qFB
  • 5-11 years old - Monovalent Pfizer
  • 12 -17 years old - Bivalent Pfizer
  • 18+ years old - Bivalent Moderna & Bivalent Pfizer
• Seasonal Influenza (6 months +): https://on.ny.gov/3SrX4L9

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 a 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 and older 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

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.).