Updates and Resources

Special COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Offer Thank-You Gift to Recipients

The following COVID-19 vaccine clinics are offering $100 thank-you gifts for qualifying vaccine recipients. Terms of participation are provided at the vaccine clinic site.

Sept. 16

Cameron Community Ministries, 48 Cameron St., Rochester: 3 to 4:45 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for those 18 and older and the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older. Those younger than 18 must have parent/guardian consent for vaccination. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
First Genesis Baptist Church, 292 Hudson Ave., Rochester: 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for those 18 and older and the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older. Those younger than 18 must have parent/guardian consent for vaccination. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
Lyell Library, 956 Lyell Ave., Rochester: 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for those 18 and older and the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older. Those younger than 18 must have parent/guardian consent for vaccination. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
MCC Downtown Campus, Corner of 321 State St & Morrie Silver Way, Rochester: 2 to 6:30 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for those 18 and older and the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older. Those younger than 18 must have parent/guardian consent for vaccination. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
Monroe County Family Coalition Back to School Bash, North Greece Road Church, 1039 N. Greece Road, Greece: 4 to 7:45 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for individuals 18 and older. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Sept. 17

Lincoln Library, 851 Joseph Ave., Rochester: 2:15 to 5:45 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for those 18 and older and the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older. Those younger than 18 must have parent/guardian consent for vaccination. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
MCC Downtown Campus, Corner of 321 State St & Morrie Silver Way, Rochester: 2 to 4:30 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for those 18 and older and the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older. Those younger than 18 must have parent/guardian consent for vaccination. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Sept. 18

A Call to Action for Women of Color Event, Genesee Valley Park, Roundhouse Shelter Area, 1000 East River Road, Rochester: Noon to 6 p.m., weather permitting. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for those 18 and older. No appointments necessary.
Marijuana Conviction Expungement Clinic, Parcel 5, 285 E. Main St., Rochester: 10 a.m. to noon. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for individuals 18 and older. No appointments necessary.
Memorial AME Zion Church, 549 Clarissa St., Rochester: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for individuals 18 and older and the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older. Those younger than 18 must have parent/guardian consent for vaccination. No appointment necessary.
The Vineyard, 126 Sanders St., Rochester:1 to 5 p.m. This clinic is offering the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older. Those younger than 18 must have parent/guardian consent for vaccination. No appointments necessary.

Sept. 19: Edgerton R-Center, 41 Backus St., Rochester. This clinic runs from 1 to 3:45 p.m. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Sept. 20

Arnett Library, 310 Arnett Blvd., Rochester: 12:15 to 2:45 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for individuals 18 and older and the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older. Those younger than 18 must have parent/guardian consent for vaccineation. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
MCC Downtown Campus, Corner of 321 State St & Morrie Silver Way, Rochester: 2 to 6:30 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for those 18 and older and the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older. Those younger than 18 must have parent/guardian consent for vaccination. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Sept. 21

Diva Defined Salon & Boutique, 2886 Dewey Ave., Rochester: 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for those 18 and older and the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older. Those younger than 18 must have parent/guardian consent for vaccination. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
Lightfoot R-Center, 271 Flint St., Rochester: 2 to 5:45 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for individuals 18 and older. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
MCC Downtown Campus, Corner of 321 State St & Morrie Silver Way, Rochester: 2 to 6:30 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for those 18 and older and the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older. Those younger than 18 must have parent/guardian consent for vaccination. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
RGRTA Transit Center, 60 St. Paul St., Rochester: Noon to 6:45 p.m. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Sept. 22

Carter Street R-Center, 500 Carter St., Rochester: 2 to 3:45 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for individuals 18 and older. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
MCC Downtown Campus, Corner of 321 State St & Morrie Silver Way, Rochester: 2 to 6:30 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for those 18 and older and the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older. Those younger than 18 must have parent/guardian consent for vaccination. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Sept. 23

Church of Love, 700 Exchange St., Rochester: 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for individuals 18 and older. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
MCC Downtown Campus, Corner of 321 State St & Morrie Silver Way, Rochester: 2 to 6:30 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for those 18 and older and the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older. Those younger than 18 must have parent/guardian consent for vaccination. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Sept. 24

Lincoln Library, 851 Joseph Ave, Rochester: 2:15 to 5:45 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for individuals 18 and older. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
MCC Downtown Campus, Corner of 321 State St & Morrie Silver Way, Rochester: 2 to 4:30 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for those 18 and older and the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older. Those younger than 18 must have parent/guardian consent for vaccination. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Sept. 25

Connected Communities, 250 Grand Ave., Rochester: Noon to 3 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for those 18 and older and the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older. Those younger than 18 must have parent/guardian consent for vaccination. No appointments necessary.
God’s Vision Ministry, 694 Hudson Ave., Rochester: 10:15 a.m. to 1: 45 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for individuals 18 and older. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Sept. 26

Edgerton R-Center, 41 Backus St., Rochester. This clinic runs from 1 to 3:45 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for individuals 18 and older. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave., Rochester: Noon to 5 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for individuals 18 and older and the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older. Those younger than 18 must have parent/guardian consent for vaccination. No appointment necessary.
True Light Church of God and Christ, 263 Columbia Ave., Rochester: Noon to 2 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for individuals 18 and older. No appointment necessary.

Sept. 27

MCC Downtown Campus, Corner of 321 State St & Morrie Silver Way, Rochester: 2 to 6:30 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for those 18 and older and the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older. Those younger than 18 must have parent/guardian consent for vaccination. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
RGRTA Transit Center, 60 St. Paul St., Rochester: Noon to 6:45 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for individuals 18 and older. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Sept. 28

Lightfoot R-Center, 271 Flint St., Rochester: 2 to 5:45 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for individuals 18 and older. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
MCC Downtown Campus, Corner of 321 State St & Morrie Silver Way, Rochester: 2 to 6:30 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for those 18 and older and the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older. Those younger than 18 must have parent/guardian consent for vaccination. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Sept. 29

Adams Street R-Center, 85 Adams St., #2210, Rochester: 2:15 to 5 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for individuals 18 and older. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
MCC Downtown Campus, Corner of 321 State St & Morrie Silver Way, Rochester: 2 to 6:30 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for those 18 and older and the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older. Those younger than 18 must have parent/guardian consent for vaccination. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Sept. 30

Aenon Missionary Baptist Church, 175 Genesee St., Rochester: 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for individuals 18 and older. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
MCC Downtown Campus, Corner of 321 State St & Morrie Silver Way, Rochester: 2 to 6:30 p.m. This clinic is offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for those 18 and older and the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older. Those younger than 18 must have parent/guardian consent for vaccination. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Information about Third Doses for People who are Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised

Federal health officials have recommended that people who have moderately or severely compromised immune systems receive a third dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. A third dose can be administered to these individuals at least 28 days following the two-dose regimen of the same vaccine.

Individuals who are immunocompromised are more likely to get severely ill from COVID-19 and are at a higher risk for prolonged COVID infection and viral shedding. They are also more likely to transmit the COVID-19 virus to household contacts and are more likely to have breakthrough infections.

Individuals with moderate to severe immunocompromise include those who:

Are in active treatment for solid tumor and hematologic malignancies
Have received solid-organ transplant and are taking immunosuppressive therapy
Have received CAR-T-cell or hematopoietic stem cell transplant (within 2 years of transplantation or taking immunosuppression therapy)
Have moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (e.g., DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
Have advanced or untreated HIV infection
Are in active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids (i.e., ≥20mg prednisone or equivalent per day), alkylating agents, antimetabolites, transplant-related immunosuppressive drugs, cancer chemotherapeutic agents classified as severely immunosuppressive, tumor-necrosis (TNF) blockers, and other biologic agents that are immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory.

The need for the third dose for this group is not due to a waning effect of the two-dose regimen; rather, data show the standard two-dose regimen does not produce the same degree of protective effect in immunocompromised individuals as it does in people who are not immunocompromised. Patients who are immunocompromised should consult with their health care provider to discuss additional precautions and any questions they may have about protecting themselves from COVID-19.

Learn more about the CDC recommendations for third doses.

Information on COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters

Pending FDA approval and CDC recommendation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is developing a plan to begin offering booster doses starting the week of Sept. 20. At that time, people will be eligible and recommended to get a booster dose eight months after their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. The people who got the earliest doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines (i.e., healthcare workers and nursing home residents) will now be first eligible for the booster dose.

While booster doses for the general population will not be administered until beginning the week of Sept. 20 (pending approval), the FDA and CDC have already authorized and recommended an additional dose for some immunocompromised individuals. On Aug. 13, the FDA amended the Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to allow for the use of an additional dose in significantly immunocompromised individuals, such as people who have received solid organ transplants or receiving cancer treatments. The CDC is now recommending that immunocompromised individuals who received either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine get an additional dose.

Learn more about the plans for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.