Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) Operated Vaccination Sites 

• US Residents: register using the links below or call (716) 858-2929 to schedule an appointment. 
• Canadian Residents: please call (716) 858-2929 to schedule an appointment.
• Appointments recommended, walk-ins accepted except for the first and last hour of the clinic. Due to federal and state regulations on vaccine use and waste, we may not be able to accommodate walk-in appointments at the last hour of the vaccination clinic. 

• If you require an accommodation at any of our COVID-19 vaccination clinics, please contact the Office for People with Disabilities at (716) 858-6215 (8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri) at least 72 hours prior to your appointment so that we may best assist you. 
• Vaccine FAQs. 

"Vax Visit" - Vaccination in Your Home

• This service is free and for Erie County residents ages 12 and older. 
• Call (716) 858-2929 to make an appointment.   

Johnson & Johnson Single Dose Vaccination Sites (ages 18 and older) 

• Persons should not receive the second dose of Pfizer vaccine earlier than the recommended 21 days after the first dose.
• For those under age 18 years, please see COVID-19 Consent for Vaccination of Minors.     

Moderna 2nd Dose Vaccination Sites (ages 18 and older)  

• Vaccine Hound - One-stop shop that lists appointment openings throughout the region created by the University at Buffalo
• NYS operated vaccination sites: Register Here or call 1-833-697-4829 
• Pharmacies - See pharmacy websites or call pharmacies   
• Healthcare Providers - Check with your healthcare provider  
• Houses of Worship of all Faiths - Participate in the NY State "Roll Up Your Sleeve" campaign!  NY State is asking religious leaders of all faiths and medical providers to partner to conduct vaccination clinics. Learn more and sign up at ny.gov/rollupyoursleeve.   

Vaccination information for those who do not yet qualify

• NY State determines the phases and prioritization for vaccination. See NY State Vaccination Phases & Prioritization. 
• Talk to your healthcare provider. 
• Please stay updated by watching press conferences and announcements from Erie County and New York State. We will provide complete and accurate information about vaccine distribution in Erie County as that information is available. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs 

COVID-19 Vaccination Information from NY State

• Excelsior Pass
• NY State Vaccine Website 
• NY State Vaccination Phases & Prioritization - NY State determines the prioritization for vaccination 
• Vaccine supply depends on the amount of vaccine provided by NY State.  

FDA Authorized Vaccines

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

• Pfizer-BioTech Information about this Vaccine
• Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Fact Sheet for Recipients & Caregivers   (Translations to languages other than English)  

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

• Information about the Moderna Vaccine
• Moderna Vaccine Fact Sheet for Recipients & Caregivers   (Translations to Languages Other than English) 

Janssen COVID-19 vaccine

• Information about the Janssen Vaccine
• Janssen Fact Sheet for Recipients & Caregivers   (Translations to Languages Other than English) 

After Vaccination Information

• If you believe that you had an adverse reaction to any COVID-19 vaccine: 
• Contact your healthcare provider.
• Report a vaccine reaction by completing the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System Online Form (VAERS) or the downloadable PDF. 
• Important: If you are experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate assistance from a healthcare provider or call 9-1-1. If you need individual medical or health care advice, consult a qualified healthcare provider. 
• Participate in v-safe, a smartphone-based tool that checks in on you after your COVID-19 vaccination. 
• Your participation helps keep COVID-19 vaccines safe for you and for everyone.
• If you got vaccinated in the last 6 weeks, you can participate in v-safe!
• Share the v-safe flyer with others too!  
• v-safe info in languages other than English: Español | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt | 中文  

Additional Information and Resources

• Excelsior Pass
• ServNY - NY State's Volunteer Program 
• Erie County Vaccine Distribution Plan Summary 
• COVID Vaccination Fraud: Call 1-833-VAX-SCAM (1-833-829-7226) or email STOPVAXFRAUD@health.ny.gov.  To help report vaccination fraud or scams across the State, NY established a hotline to report fraudulent vaccinations. It is a red flag if anyone is promising you the vaccine in exchange for payment.  
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - The FDA has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for two COVID-19 vaccines 
• NY State COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Providers 
• NY State COVID-19 Clinical Advisory Task Force 
• NY State Vaccine Distribution and Implementation Task Force 
• COVID-19 Vaccine Plain Language Materials