booster shots

Only 7-8% of the eligible population have gotten the new bivalent boosters, one of many signs that New Yorkers might be downplaying a disease that's still killing hundreds each month.

Here's your guide to finding the updated COVID-19 boosters and what they mean for your body’s protection against the coronavirus.

Governor Kathy Hochul billed the requirement as a first-in-the-nation move.

Imagine the worst cold you’ve ever had, where someone is occasionally stepping on your chest just below your collarbone.

Until recently, people vaccinated overseas and anyone given shots authorized outside the U.S. weren’t eligible to get boosters — even if they were high risk.

The recommendations differ by age group. And unless you live in New York City, wait for the state to give full approval.

No adult who wants a booster will be denied, as long as enough time has passed since their last shot.

Waning immunity and the delta variant make the booster a good idea for some people.

"We’re going to be ready for September 20th," said Dr. Ted Long, a senior health official for the city.