COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Patients

Your health and safety are our priority. We encourage our patients to protect themselves and those around them. Please get vaccinated, get boosted, and wear a mask.

How Many Doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine Do I Need?

The FDA and CDC recommend that everyone age 6 months and older get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 as soon as they are eligible.

If you have cancer now or have had cancer, the number and timing of COVID-19 shots may be different for you.

Learn about how many total doses of the vaccine you should receive if you’ve had cancer »

The CDC also has resources to guide you on the timing of COVID-19 shots:

COVID-19 Vaccines for People who are Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised »

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters »

Stay Up to Date with Your COVID-19 Vaccines »

How Can I Schedule a COVID-19 Vaccination?

• If you need to schedule your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at MSK, you can schedule it using this online tool.
• If you are eligible for an additional shot or a booster shot, you can use this online tool to schedule it at MSK.
• To schedule a COVID-19 vaccination for a child or adolescent ages 6 months to 17 years old, please contact the child’s primary MSK provider.
• We have limited vaccination appointments available. You can find a location with vaccine availability through the CDC Vaccine Finder.

How Can I Schedule a COVID-19 Test?

Guidelines are changing about what to do if you have been exposed to COVID-19. You may have questions about what people with cancer and their caregivers should do. Read more about COVID-19 testing and how to manage COVID-19 at home.