New Guidance
COVID-19 Vaccine
2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine guidance is available. Vaccines are recommended for everyone 6 months and older.
New Announcement

On October 3, 2025, Governor Hochul extended an Executive Order to ensure all New Yorkers can easily receive the updated 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine without a prescription. The Executive Order declares an emergency that overrides recent federal actions that restrict vaccine access.

Respiratory Virus Recommendations from the CDC
CDC has recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19.

Get Tested

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, test immediately. If you do not have symptoms but have been exposed to COVID-19, wait at least 5 full days after your exposure before taking a test. 

About COVID-19 Tests

Get Treatment

New Yorkers who test positive for COVID-19 and are at high risk of severe outcomes can seek treatments that help prevent severe disease, hospitalization, and death.  

Find Treatment

Get Vaccinated

Children, adolescents, and adults 6 months of age and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 vaccines are available at pharmacies, doctor’s offices, local health departments, clinics, and Federally Qualified Health Centers. Call the facility to confirm availability.

 

Get Vaccinated

COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Adolescents
Help Your Child Get Vaccinated

The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective and will help protect babies, toddlers, and children 6 months of age and older.
Vaccinate Your Child
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Resources for New Yorkers
Check COVID-19 Data in Your Community
Stay updated on COVID-19 in your area. Our data pages include case rates, hospitalizations, fatalities, vaccinations, variants, and more.