COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Patients

As we learn more about the Omicron COVID-19 variant, federal health officials now recommend everyone over age 18 who received a vaccine get a booster shot to maximize their protection against severe illness.

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How to Schedule a Booster Shot Outside MSK

Our vaccination appointments are currently limited but there is no need to wait to be vaccinated at MSK. We encourage patients to use the following websites to find a location with vaccine availability:

How to Schedule a Booster Shot at MSK

MSK is offering booster shots at our locations in Manhattan, Westchester, Long Island, and New Jersey. To check your eligibility and to schedule a booster vaccination at MSK, please use this link. If you have questions about the booster shot, please call your MSK doctor’s office.

We continue to be grateful to our patients for entrusting MSK with their care, and are glad that so many have received these safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines.

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Update to Our Visitor Policy

We now request that all visitors to any MSK location are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This is for the safety of our patients and staff. We continue to be grateful to our patients for entrusting us with their care, and are glad that so many have received the vaccines, which offer safe and effective protection against COVID-19.
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Information for MSK Patients about the COVID-19 Vaccines

New Information: What We Know about Omicron and Other COVID-19 Variants

You may have heard about a new variant of COVID-19 called Omicron. There are many questions about Omicron, and scientists will have more answers in the coming weeks.

COVID-19 Vaccine Safety, Effectiveness, and Other Important Information

Learn from MSK infectious disease specialist Mini Kamboj what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines.

All Adults Are Eligible for COVID-19 Booster: What to Know

The FDA and CDC are now recommending that certain people who received a COVID-19 vaccine receive a booster dose to provide greater protection against severe illness from the disease.

An Additional Dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine Recommended for Cancer Patients With Weakened Immune Systems: Latest Information

As you may have heard, the CDC now recommends an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for people who are immunocompromised.

MSK Joins the Abyssinian Baptist Church to Answer COVID-19 Vaccine Questions

On November 3, a panel of MSK doctors joined The Abyssinian Baptist Church for an educational webinar about COVID-19 vaccination.

What You Should Know About COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that children ages 5 through 11 be vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

SKI Research Reveals New Insights into Immune Response to Viral Infections — Including COVID-19

Research from Sloan Kettering Institute immunologists suggests that the body may mount an immune response to respiratory viruses that lasts longer than previously thought. The discovery could impact the timing of COVID-19 vaccinations.

New Evidence Shows COVID-19 Infections Increase Risk of Severe Pregnancy Complications; Vaccines Are Safe If You’re Pregnant or Breastfeeding

Deborah Goldfrank, Head of General Gynecology at MSK, explains what we know about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and their babies.

When Should I Wear a Mask to Protect Against COVID-19? What Kind of Mask Is Best?

Learn why it’s so important to keep taking steps to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

What Do Caregivers Need to Know about Taking Care of Someone with Cancer during the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Learn how caregivers can manage the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic while caring for loved ones with cancer.

How Does Multiple Myeloma Place Someone at Risk from COVID-19?

MSK medical oncologist and hematologist Sham Mailankody explains what multiple myeloma is, how it makes a person especially vulnerable to infection, and why COVID-19 vaccines provide crucial protection for people with the disease.

Why Cancer Patients Should Be Vaccinated against COVID-19 and What Is Safe Afterwards

Learn what every person with cancer should know about the COVID-19 vaccines.

How MSK Patients Can Get a COVID-19 Vaccine

Read more about getting the COVID-19 vaccine if you are an MSK patient.

Vaccinating Your Adolescent against COVID-19

Learn about the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines for teenagers and children.

The ‘Excelsior’ COVID-19 Vaccine Pass: Your Questions Answered

Learn the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Excelsior Pass, including who is eligible and how to get one.

COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects: Why They Happen and How to Treat Them

Learn about potential side effects from the COVID-19 vaccines, and how you can treat them.

Safety and Effectiveness of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine

Learn more about the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine, which is 85% effective in preventing severe COVID-19 and requires one dose.

What to Know About Breakthrough COVID-19 Infections

You may have read in the news about breakthrough COVID-19 infections, which are a rare occurrence in people who have been fully vaccinated.

What to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines Linked to Heart Problems in Young People

You may have read about a troubling potential side effect from the COVID-19 vaccines. Cardiologist Michelle Johnson says these heart issues are very rare and treatable.

Fact Check: 7 Persistent Myths about COVID-19 Vaccines

Despite concerns that you may have, the COVID-19 vaccines that have been authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration have been shown to be safe and effective in clinical trials.