Marist College in Poughkeepsie is one of three locations chosen to administer 3,500 doses of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine. The site opened today and will operate until next Wednesday, March 10.
Eligible New Yorkers can make an appointment by visiting the state’s ‘Am I Eligible’ website or calling the state COVID-19 vaccination hotline at 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829).
Marist College is located at 51 Fulton Street, Poughkeepsie.
Hours of operation are as follows:
Friday, 3/5:Â 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, 3/6:Â 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday, 3/7:Â 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Monday, 3/8:Â 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday. 3/9:Â 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, 3/10:Â 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine requires one dose to be effective. The other commonly available vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna require two.
The other two locations chosen for the short-term effort were also colleges: SUNY Genesee Community College in Batavia and Jamestown Community College, Olean Campus.