COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Patients
We know you have questions about the distribution and availability of COVID-19 vaccines and what it means for you. Based on the limited supply, and in accordance with New York State and New York City guidelines, we are offering the vaccine to these groups, as of February 23, 2021:
- MSK patients who are age 18 and over who live in New York State, and who are also in active treatment with MSK on or after January 1, 2020
- MSK bone marrow transplant (BMT) patients who are age 18 and over who live in New York State, and who have undergone transplant at MSK since January 1, 2011
- MSK patients who are age 65 and over who live in New York State, and who have been in active treatment with MSK on or after January 1, 2018
Learn more about vaccine eligibility here.
Patients who live in New Jersey can learn more here.
Information Session: COVID-19 Update
On February 25, a panel of MSK experts answered your questions about vaccine distribution, effectiveness of the vaccine, and how to stay safe from COVID-19.
Listen to the replay
Sign up for MyMSK
If eligible, MSK patients will be contacted via our patient portal, MyMSK, to schedule an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Patients without a MyMSK account can visit my.mskcc.org, call 646-227-2593, or call their doctor’s office for an enrollment ID. There’s also a video that discusses how to enroll here.