COVID VACCINATION CENTRAL

Appointments Still

Available At NY Sites

In Utica, Binghamton

Click Here For ‘Am I Eligible’ App

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As of noon today, New York State’s special sites at Utica and Binghamton were still accepting appointments from citizens 65 and over, but Albany is not for the time being.

Through the “Am I Eligible” app, eligible individuals can register to receive the vaccine at facilities where supplies are available. CLICK HERE FOR APPOINTMENT

The first round of the Pfizer inoculations are 50 percent effect; the second round, administered approximately 28 days later, raise immunity to 95 percent, according to the CDC. The longevity of this immunity is not yet known.

Going forward, there will be at least four ways to get the COVID-19 inoculation.  In addition to state sites, the other four are:

• ONE, Bassett Healthcare Network facilities, which have been inoculating its staff and 1A populations like teachers and firefighters, but not the 65-plus population.  As of this afternoon, four sites were listed: Fox, Little Falls, Tri-Town in Sidney and Cobleskill hospitals.  As of now, however, each site said “no appointments available.”  CLICK HERE TO STAY UP TO DATE

• TWO, private pharmacies.  CLICK ON TO STORE LINKS BELOW TO STAY UP TO DATE

As of this afternoon, the two Oneonta Rite Aids were not on the list to schedule appointments, but keep checking. 

 CVS was only offering appointments at its Blasdell pharmacy, outside Buffalo.

Walgreen’s had no vaccines for the public.

Kinney Drugs in Richfield Springs was inoculating the 65-plus population Thursday and Friday. Making an appointment online does not appear to be available, however, appointments may be able to be made over the phone or in-person. The website recommends a valid driver’s license when attending your appointment, consider having it handy while making the appointment as well.

• THREE, the county Health Department.  As of this afternoon, however, the county’s COVID-19 update page was reporting no appointments are available in the surrounding area.

• FOUR, private clinics.  WellNOW Urgent Care at 5001 Route 23, Southside Oneonta, is not making vaccination appointments at this time .  CLICK HERE TO STAY UP TO DATE