Morris Heights Health Center Administers the COVID-19 Vaccine! Morris Heights Health Center is administering the the COVID-19 vaccine for all those that are eligible. You can stop the spread of COVID-19 and save lives! If you’re eligible, please call us to schedule your appointment at 718-924-2693 or email at COVIDvaccinations@mhhc.org. As of April 6,2021, the COVID-19 vaccine is available to all New York residents 16 years old and older, people who do not live in NY, but work or study in New York are also eligible to receive the vaccine. People who are eligible based on employment include both paid and unpaid workers. (People who are 16 or 17 years old are only eligible for the Pfizer vaccine.) Those eligible to receive the vaccine must provide proof of elgibility, such as: bring proof they are at least 16 years old and reside in New York. Some sites may only vaccinate people from a certain borough or ZIP code. People younger than 18 must have a parent or guardian who can identify them. A parent or legal guardian must also provide consent for vaccination — either in person or by phone — at the time of the vaccine appointment. People who live outside of New York must bring proof of age and that they work or study in New York. You will not need to provide proof of immigration status or a social security number to get vaccinated. Proof of work or employment in New York may include one of the following: An employee ID card or badge A letter from an employer or affiliated organization A pay stub, depending on specific priority status Residency/Age Proof that you are a New York resident and 16 years old or older may include: Driver's license or non-driver ID State or government-issued birth certificate Consulate ID Current U.S. passport or valid foreign passport Permanent resident card Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship Life insurance policy with birthdate Marriage certificate with birthdate We are working hard to vaccinate all eligible individuals. Appointments are available at Main Site - 85 W. Burnside Avenue Bronx Medical and Wellness Center - 1227 Edward L. Grant Highway Melrose Site - 779 Melrose Avenue Vanguard Site - 825 E. 233rd Street St. Ann's Site - 625 137th Street Walton Site - 25 E. 183rd Street You do not need to be a current Morris Heights Health Center patient to schedule an appointment for COVID-19 vaccine. We will continue to follow guidelines from New York State and New York City government about who should receive vaccine next. Eventually, everyone will able to get vaccinated. If you are not yet eligible, please hold off on calling to schedule your COVID-19 vaccine at this time. Talk to your provider about any questions or concerns you may have about the COVID-19 vaccine. Follow us on social media @mhhc_inc to get updated on the COVID-19 vaccine.
