BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Gov. Hochul announced Wednesday the re-launch of the "#vaxtoschool" COVID-19 vaccination effort.
The campaign is aimed at increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates amongst New York schoolchildren.
"As we prepare for the beginning of the school year and the fall season, it is important that we do all we can to protect our youngest New Yorkers," Hochul said. "By breaking down barriers to vaccine access, these partnerships will allow New York State to continue to protect the health and safety of our most vulnerable community members and keep our schools open."
For more information for parents and guardians and the #vaxtoschool campaign, click here.
Vaccines are available at the following pop-up sites in Western New York:
- West Side Community Services - Rock the Block event
West Side Community Services - Rock the Block event61 Vermont Street
Buffalo, NY 14213
Open: Aug. 24, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Ages: 5+
- Cuba Cultural Center
38 East Main StreetCuba, NY 14727
Open: Aug. 18, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Ages: 6 months+
- Cheektowaga Senior Center
3349 BroadwayCheektowaga, NY 14227
Open: Aug. 25, 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Ages: 6 months+
- Single Mom's Club Back to School Bookbag Giveaway
Apollo Media Center1346 Jefferson Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14208
Open: Sept. 3, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Ages: 5+
- Seneca Babcock Community Association at Schiller Park Senior Center
2057 Genesee StreetBuffalo, NY 14211
Open: Sept. 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Ages: 5+
- Cuba Cultural Center
38 East Main StreetCuba, NY 14727
Open: Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Ages: 6 months+
- Cheektowaga Senior Center
3349 BroadwayCheektowaga, NY 14227
Open: Sept. 22, 2:30 p.m.to 7 p.m.
Vaccine Type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Ages: 6 months+
