COVID-19 Vaccine Information

• FDA Authorizes Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Down to 6 Months of Age
• Updated Booster Dose Eligibility Information
• FDA authorizes second booster for older and immunocompromised persons
• Updated Guidance for the New York State Vaccination Program for Individuals 12 and older
• FDA approves mRNA Boosters for Moderately and Severely Immune Compromised
• DBCH offers Back to School Vaccinations, including COVID-19 Vaccine, at Childhood Immunization Clinic in Poughkeepsie
• New York has passed legislation granting public and private employees time off to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Employees are entitled to up to four hours of paid leave
• New York State Breakthrough Data. Current estimates of cases and hospitalizations by vaccine status, and vaccine effectiveness

COVID-19 vaccines is widely available throughout our community. Contact your primary care physician for appointment opportunities or see appointment information for various locations below:

Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health

Dutchess County Immunization Clinic - Family Partnership Center
29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment only.
Call for appointments: 845-486-3455

• 5 years and older (Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J offered)
• First, Second, Third (or booster) vaccinations based on individual’s eligibility.

Poughkeepsie Galleria, former JCPenney lower level
2001 South Road (Route 9), Poughkeepsie
No Clinics Scheduled at this time 

CVS (Including Target)

• Various locations currently offering Moderna or Pfizer
• Visit cvs.com for same day or next day appointment availability
• Option to schedule a second dose or third (booster) dose
• Website: https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine
  Pediatric doses available

Rite Aid

• Various locations currently offering Moderna or Pfizer
• Visit riteaid.com for same day or next day appointment availability
• Option to schedule a second dose or third (booster) doses available by walk-in
• Website: Rite Aid Scheduler
  Pediatric doses available

Walgreens

• Various locations currently offering Moderna or Pfizer
• Visit walgreens.com for same day or next day appointment availability
• Option to schedule a second dose or third (booster) doses available by walk-in
• Website: https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid-19?ban=covid_vaccine2_landing_schedule
  Pediatric doses available

Other Pharmacies

Beekman Pharmacy

2540 Rt 55, Poughquag NY 12570
Phone: 845-724-3200
Website: https://www.beekmanpharmacy.com/
Third (booster) doses available
Pediatric doses available 

Pine Plains Pharmacy

2965 Church Street, Pine Plains NY 12567
Phone: 518-398-5588
Third (booster) doses available
Pediatric doses available

The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

1004 Main Street, Building 554, Fishkill NY 12524
Phone: 845-897-0636
Website: https://fishkill.medicineshoppe.com/
Third (booster) doses available
Pediatric doses available

Millbrook Pharmacy LLC

3272 Franklin Ave, Millbrook NY 12545
Phone: 845-677-3131
Website: https://www.themillbrookpharmacy.com/

Tops Pharmacy

Website: https://www.topsmarkets.com/Covid19Vaccinations/

Price Chopper Pharmacy

Website: https://www.pricechopper.com/covidvaccine/

Walmart Pharmacy

Website: https://www.walmart.com/cp/flu-shots-immunizations/1228302
Third (booster) doses available

Pulse-MD Urgent Care

900 Route 376 Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Phone: 845-204-9270
Website: https://pulse-mdurgentcare.com/covid-19-services/

Sun River Health

Offering appointments in Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Dover and more
Phone: 845-790-7990
Website: https://www.sunriver.org/covidvaccine/
Pediatric doses available

CareMountMedical

2515 South Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: 845-471-3111
Visit caremountmedical.com for appointment availability
Option to schedule only a second dose or third (booster) dose
Pediatric doses available

Children’s Medical Group

104 Fulton Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: 845-452-1700
Website: https://www.childrensmedgroup.com/
Third (booster) doses available
Pediatric doses available 

Bambini Pediatrics

207 Washington Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: 845-249-2510
Website: https://www.bambini-peds.com/
Third (booster) doses available
Pediatric doses available 

Premier Pediatrics

The Atrium Suite 302, 1 Webster Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: 845-454-4200
Website: https://www.premiermedicalhv.com/
Pediatric doses available 

New York State-Operated Vaccination Locations

Various locations currently offering Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson
Visit Am I Eligible for appointment and walk-in information

What are the CDC Recommendations for Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine?

Children 6 months to 17 years can now get Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. 

CDC recommends everyone ages 6 months and older get a COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against COVID-19. 
CDC's COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for children 6 months to 17 years of age 

COVID-19 vaccine safety in children and teens 

CDC expands updated COVID-19 vaccines to include children ages 5-11

Who is eligible for a COVID-19 dose by age?

Where can I get a Pediatric Dose?
Dutchess County is working with area pediatricians and pharmacies to ensure pediatric doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are available throughout the community. 
Dr. Neal Smoller hosts pediatric clinics throughout the community. Click here for full list of pediatric clinics provided by Dr. Neal Smoller

Full list of COVID-19 vaccine locations - Pediatric locations noted on applicable providers

Should I get a COVID-19 booster?

CDC continues to recommend that all eligible adults, adolescents, and children 5 and older be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines, which includes getting an initial booster when eligible for ages 12 and above. View updated CDC booster guidance including vaccination breakdown and eligibility. 

Additional Guidance

• FDA-Bivalent Vaccine Booster 
• New York State Booster Doses 

How do I get a COVID-19 booster shot?

• Community providers including pharmacies and primary care providers have appointments and walk-in availability.
• Booster doses are also available at Dutchess County clinics, find dates, locations, and time under the “Appointments” section of this page.

Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines? Check out this video resource guide as health professionals answer some of the most common questions and concerns. Click here for vaccine FAQs from the CDC. Source: greaterthancovid.org

Watch more videos as Black and Latinx health care workers answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. Also see videos in Spanish. Read bios of the health care workers featured in these videos. This information is shared for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. The views expressed are those of the featured medicalprofessional and reflect information available to that professional at the time of filming. Always consult a health care providerfor any personal health decisions. 

Download information about the COVID Vaccine available in both English and Spanish.