Free Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosters are being offered in Monroe County beginning this week, County Executive Adam Bello announced Monday.

The Monroe County Department of Public Health will also be offering bivalent boosters at affordable housing locations, senior living facilities and shelters throughout the fall.

“The bivalent vaccine offers better protection against COVID-19 caused by the omicron variant,” Bello said in a statement. “While the new vaccine is widely available from pharmacies and health care providers throughout the county, we want to make it as easy as possible for everyone who is eligible to get the booster.”

Officials say the Pfizer bivalent booster is available to those 12 years and older whose last COVID-19 vaccination was at least two months ago.

In a statement, Public Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Mendoza encouraged residents to get the shot as the region moves into the cooler months. 

“The bivalent booster vaccine adds an important layer of protection, especially for individuals who are most at risk for severe side effects from COVID-19,” Mendoza said.

The following clinic dates and locations require appointments, which can be made online.

Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 2 – 3:45 p.m.

Edgerton Recreation Center, 41 Backus St.

Friday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Cameron Community Ministries, 48 Cameron St.

Saturday, Sept. 17 from 12 – 2:45 p.m.

Near the Roundhouse Pavilion, Genesee Valley Park (Elmwood Ave. entrance)

Common Ground Health “A Call to Women of Color” Event

Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 19

Monroe County Fleet Center, 145 Paul Rd.