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: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, 3/6: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday, 3/7: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Monday, 3/8: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday. 3/9: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, 3/10: 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.
Do you need an appointment at Marist?
Marist was only open for five days earlier this month. We’ll edit the article to make that clear.