The Erie County Health Department has scheduled three, 'Teen Vaccine' COVID-19 clinics for next month.
The Point of Distribution sites (PODS) are especially for 16 and 17-year-olds and their families on May 1.
The Pfizer vaccine will be available for the 16 and 17-year-olds. The Moderna vaccine will be available for those 18-years of age and older.
The locations will be will be SUNY ECC North in Williamsville, SUNY ECC South in Orchard Park, and McKinley High School in Buffalo.
“This is a crucial service for our department to offer before events like proms, graduations and other celebrations this spring and summer,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein. “Vaccination for these high school students also provides another layer of protection against COVID-19 in school, sports, work and household settings.”
The schedule for May 1 is as follows:
Saturday, May 1, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Please note each site has different links for Pfizer (ages 16 & 17) and Moderna (age 18+).
Individuals unable to access online registration can call the Erie County COVID-19 Information Line at (716) 858-2929 for an appointment.
McKinley High School
1500 Elmwood Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14207
SUNY ECC North
6205 Main St.
Williamsville, NY 14221
SUNY ECC South
4041 Southwestern Blvd.
Orchard Park, NY 14127
“We reached out to local pharmacies and New York State Department of Health after initially hearing that local health departments would not receive more Pfizer vaccine until early May,” said Dr. Burstein. “Each vaccinated person gets us one step close to the end of this pandemic, and with 16- and 17-year-olds eligible for Pfizer vaccine, we are very eager to coordinate these special PODs for these teenagers and their families.”