If you have not yet gotten your COVID-19 vaccine or your booster shot, it’s not too late. The COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to prevent serious illness,
hospitalization and death from COVID-19, and it is highly effective at reducing the spread of the virus. To stress the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine and
booster shot, Westchester County is launching a “Get Boosted Campaign.”
“We want Westchester County to emerge on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic, and getting your vaccine or booster is more important now than ever with the Omicron Variant making its way into our region,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer said. “One thing that we do know is that the vaccinations are working, and it is the best way to help prevent the spread of this disease. We know that nearly all of Westchester County’s population has received at least one dose of the vaccine, and we appreciate everyone doing their part to keep our communities healthy and safe. But – if you have not yet gotten the vaccine or your booster, please make an appointment to do so. Help us turn the corner on this deadly disease.”
Westchester County is hosting multiple COVID-19 vaccine and booster clinics at locations throughout the county. Visit the county Health Department
website to schedule an appointment.
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he Department of Health is holding vaccine booster clinics for eligible individuals by appointment only, at 134 Court St., in White Plains.The New York
State Vaccination Clinic for anyone ages five and up has moved from the Westchester County Center in White Plains to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. Appointments are required. The COVID-19 vaccine is free, and everyone five years of age and older is eligible to receive it.
Westchester County, in partnership with New York state, has established an in-home vaccination program to help those who are homebound due to physical
limitations, cognitive impairment or other chronic conditions, a lack of transportation, and/or visual impairments, and who do not have access to supports that
may help them physically go to an existing vaccination provider. Latimer is offering senior and disabled constituents, including those who are not registered with ParaTransit, free transportation to receive their COVID-19 vaccines.
Call ParaTransit reservations at 995-7272, 24 hours prior to your vaccination date to schedule your ride. For additional questions, email Evan Latainer, director of the Office for People with Disabilities at ehl2@westchestergov.com.
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