Can I Get the COVID Vaccine at Urgent Cares in New York City?

While it is possible to get vaccinated at urgent care facilities, most vaccines in New York are being administered at pharmacies, mass vaccination sites, and community health centers. The NYC COVID-19 Vaccine Finder shows all available appointments. 

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COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility in New York City 

Effective on April 6th, 2021 all New Yorkers over the age of 16 are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This was an increase in eligibility from the March 30th stipulation that everyone over the age of 30 was eligible to receive the vaccination. Throughout the distribution of the vaccine, other individuals have become eligible because of their underlying health conditions. 

If you’re not sure whether or not you qualify then you should read our article on COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in New York. 

Urgent Care Facilities Giving the COVID-19 Vaccine

Most urgent care facilities in New York City are not currently administering the COVID-19 vaccine, as of April 5th. Most of the vaccine supply is being allocated to pharmacies, hospitals, and larger testing hubs in order to benefit the largest number of people and allow the urgent care centers to focus on dealing with patients who are ill. 

Urgent care facilities that have been vaccinating were administering the vaccine by appointment only. You should not expect to walk into an urgent care without an appointment and get a vaccine, as walk ins at these care centers are reserved for those who are sick and need medical attention. The limited supply of the vaccine combined with the rules of who can get the vaccine at any given time requires appointments to be made, which is true of most non-urgent care centers as well.  

The following locations were previously giving the COVID-19 vaccine but it is unclear if they will continue to vaccinate going forward: 

• Essen Medical Associates - Exhausted supply but name can be put on a waiting list
• Centers Urgent Care - No current supply but a form can be filled out to be placed on the waitlist
• MiDoctor Urgent Care - Was vaccinating until March 29th. It is unclear if they will continue to vaccinate. More appointments will be added to the signup page if they do.

If you’re interested in going to these locations to receive the vaccination then you should first call to ask if they are still administering.