The New York State COVID-19 Vaccination Program Week 17

New York State issued guidance on the COVID-19 Vaccination Program for week 17 which was effective April 6, 2021.  The attached guidance indicates that effective April 6, all individuals that reside, study, or work in New York age 16 and older are eligible to be vaccinated. See Appendix A for guidance regarding necessary consent for individuals under 18. According to Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, minors ages 16 and 17 are authorized to receive such vaccine. However, minors ages 16 and 17 are NOT authorized to receive the Janssen or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines.