UPDATE: In August 2025, new federal regulations limited access to the COVID-19 vaccine by requiring a patient-specific prescription.
On September 5, 2025, New York State enacted emergency measures to preserve access to the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine, ensuring that children, pregnant individuals, and adults under 65 without underlying conditions can receive the vaccine without a prescription.
What does this mean for you?
Most people ages 3 and older will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine at a pharmacy, however, please be aware that access may vary based on pharmacy policy, insurance coverage, and availability.
For questions regarding the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine, contact your local pharmacy or healthcare provider.
Locate a COVID-19 Vaccination Site
The federal website, vaccines.gov, is currently not working.
In the meantime, please use the following links to search for vaccine providers near you:
Find Moderna COVID-19 vaccine locations
Find Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine locations
You can also:
- Call your local pharmacies.
- Call your healthcare provider and pediatrician.
- Call the Chautauqua County Health Department at 716-753-4491 for vaccine availability through our office.
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