Week of May 3

  • Posted May 4, 2021
Text that reads: COVID-19 vaccine availability update

Albany High School vaccination clinic

The City School District of Albany has partnered with Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center to provide another clinic offering free two-dose Pfizer vaccines to eligible Albany High School students.

The first dose will be administered May 20 and the second dose will be administered June 10. Both will be given at Abrookin Career and Technical Center, located at 99 Kent St.

All students who want the vaccine need to complete a vaccine screening form and a registration form and turn in both to the school nurse by Tuesday, May 18. Both forms are enclosed. In addition, students aged 16 and 17 require parent or guardian permission. An appointment will be scheduled at the time paperwork is submitted to the school nurse.

This is an important opportunity for our students to protect themselves from COVID-19 and help prevent the spread of the disease to others at school and in the community. If you have any questions, please contact Suzanne McCarthy, district health coordinator, at (518) 475-6174. 

Albany County vaccination clinics

The Albany County Department of Health has two opportunities this week for all eligible New Yorkers age 16 and up. Participants age 16-17 must bring a signed consent form; please visit the Albany County Vaccine Information website for more information:

  • The health department has a walk-in vaccination clinic open all week long at its offices at 175 Green St. The clinic is open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily this week and is offering the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. The health department will schedule a date for the second dose during the visit.
  • Albany County also is holding a free vaccination clinic Wednesday, May 5 at the Albany Capital Center, located at 55 Eagle St. This clinic will be open from 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday and also will provide the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. The second dose will be scheduled for May 26.
    • Registration is appreciated but not required.
    • Free parking is available at the Renaissance Garage, 67 Howard St. Mention that you are there for the county’s vaccine clinic. 

You also can visit the county’s website for much more vaccine-related information, including a preregistration link to sign up for vaccine-related notifications.

Washington Avenue Armory vaccination clinic

The Albany Armory vaccination clinic is open daily from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Beginning Wednesday, the armory will offer the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The vaccine is available to those 18 and up – the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has not been approved for 16- and 17-year-olds at this time. 

The armory clinic will be available daily until May 25.

The armory is located at 195 Washington Ave. Free parking is available at the New York State Employee parking lot on Elk Street; follow the Department of Transportation signs on Washington Avenue and Lark Street to access the parking. Trolley service is available from the parking lot to the armory.